Norwich, who lost 2-0 to Aston Villa, were relegated as a result of the Clarets’ late reversal, while Watford, which became the first team in the history of the top division to lose 11 consecutive home league games, is now 12th. points behind safety. with four games to play. The hosts took the lead from the eighth minute, after James Tarkovsky inadvertently turned the ball into the net, as Juraj Kucka’s shot went off the crossbar. But Burnley, now with three wins in four unbeaten games under caretaker coach Mike Jackson, came together in the second half before finally equalizing with Cork’s diving header in the 82nd minute. And four minutes later they snatched the winner when Brownhill passed the ball into the net from the edge of the area to give their survival hopes another huge boost and move five points above the relegation zone.
How Burnley bit the Hornets
Watford caught Burnley cold in the sunshine of Vicarage Road. Kucka saw his shot go wide of the post, but it bounced off the crossbar.
Team news:
Roy Hodgson made three changes to Watford’s 5-1 loss to Manchester City last weekend. Joao Pedro replaces Josh King at the front post, who falls to the bench. Tom Cleverley was not in the team as Juraj Kucka joined the team because he lost the game to City. Kiko Femenia did the same with Jeremy Ngakia paving the way. Burnley’s acting manager, Mike Jackson, sacked race winner Matej Vydra, but eventually started. The striker scored the only goal in their 1-0 win over Wolves last Sunday, but Aaron Lennon took his place until Jay Rodriguez left shortly before the start of the match. Maxwel Cornet was unavailable last week and was still sidelined with a knee injury. Watford’s Kiko Femenia also hit a crossbar directly from a corner, as Burnley’s terrible start continued, but the visitors thought they had a penalty when Dwight McNeil stumbled on Moussa Sissoko. The VAR intervened, however, judging that the midfielder received a foul less than a yard outside the big area. Burnley could only improve in the second half and within 60 seconds Ben Foster fired a shot from Aaron Lennon. Despite their improved start, the Clarets asked to thank Nick Pope for denying Kucka a stunning rebound. Image: Ben Foster makes a stunning rebound to deny Ashley Barnes of Burnley Wout Weghorst fell into bed an hour later and was still shaking his head about the decision five minutes later as he sat on the bench. Jackson’s decision was almost justified when Weghorst’s replacement, Ashley Barnes, saw his head closely from a corner being pushed beautifully into the crossbar by Foster and then stuck away from the goal line. Burnley dominated the possession in the second half with their reward finally coming in the final stages. Charlie Taylor made a great cross from the left, which succeeded with Cork’s head on the back post. The visitors could feel a winner who arrived just four minutes later thanks to Brownhill, who passed the ball to the bottom corner from the edge of the area.
Player ratings:
Watford: Foster (7), Louza (6), Pedro (7), Kamara (6), Sissoko (6), Femenia (6), Samir (6), Sarr (6), Dennis (6), Kabasele (6), Cuckoo (6). Burnley: Pope (7), Taylor (7), Cork (7), Tarkowski (6), Brownhill (7), Weghorst (5), McNeil (7), Roberts (7), Lennon (6), Vydra (6), Collins (6). Subs: Lowton (n / a), Barnes (6), Stephens (n / a) Man of the match: Josh Brownhill
What happens next?
Watford travels to Crystal Palace next weekend as their quest for safety in the Premier League continues. The Hornets then have home games against Everton and Leicester before going to Chelsea on the last day of the season. Burnley will try to maintain their position just above the relegation zone against Aston Villa next Wednesday. The Clarets travel to Tottenham and Aston Villa later in May before hosting Newcastle for their final campaign match.
