Watford beats 10-man Burnley in Premier League
Posted February 04, 2017 6:00 am
WATFORD, England (AP) - Burnley lost away from home once again as Watford beat the 10-man Clarets 2-1 on Saturday in the Premier League.
Headers from Troy Deeney in the 10th minute and January signing M'Baye Niang in first-half stoppage time were enough for the Hornets to seal a 2-1 win at Vicarage Road and build on their stunning win at Arsenal in midweek.
Burnley played most of the game a man short after midfielder Jeff Hendrick was sent off after just six minutes for a reckless two-footed challenge on Jose Holebas.
Ashley Barnes' penalty gave Burnley hope but it has now won just one point from a possible 33 on the road.
Watford is 10th and unbeaten in its last four league games. Burnley is a point behind in 12th.
Watford's Troy Deeney, left, and Burnley's Ben Mee battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match at Vicarage Road, Watford, England, Saturday Feb. 4, 2017. (Nigel French/PA via AP)
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Burnley manager Sean Dyche protests during the English Premier League soccer match against Watford at Vicarage Road, Watford, England, Saturday Feb. 4, 2017. (Nigel French/PA via AP)
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