Watford 1-2 Burnley - 7th April 2018

Watford 1-2 Burnley

Burnley scored twice in three second-half minutes to come from behind at Watford and secure a fourth consecutive top-flight win for the first time since 1968.

Roberto Pereyra put the hosts ahead just after the hour mark, but Sam Vokes restored parity with his first touch after coming on as a substitute.

Jack Cork made the decisive contribution, heading past Watford goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis from close range.

It ensured Burnley remain on course for the Europa League as they closed the gap to sixth-placed Arsenal to two points and pulled six clear of Leicester, in eighth.

Watford, who drop a place to 12th, had also started the day with one eye on making history.

Despite heavy defeats at Arsenal and Liverpool, and being pegged back in the final minute against Bournemouth last week, the Hornets are still well placed for a best top-flight finish for 31 years.

Having dominated possession and created more clear-cut goalscoring opportunities, Watford boss Javi Gracia and his players may wonder how they managed to lose.

Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope played a considerable role in their demise, twice saving from Pereyra as the hosts threatened to cut loose.

The visitors were subdued in the main, but Sean Dyche's decision to introduce Vokes proved the catalyst for a remarkable turnaround.

Vokes scored his first Clarets goal since November with his first touch, 22 seconds after entering the field.

BBC