Watford maintains perfect start with 3-1 win over Burnley

Posted August 19, 2018 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Watford's Will Hughes, left, tackles Burnley's Stephen Ward, during their English Premier League soccer match at Turf Moor in Burnley, England, Sunday Aug. 19, 2018. (Dave Howarth/PA via AP) The Associated Press

BURNLEY, England (AP) - Watford cruised to a 3-1 victory over Burnley on Sunday to extend the London side's perfect start to the season and a place among the Premier League's early pacesetters.

Watford took an early lead through Andre Gray, who opened the scoring in the third minute when he converted Troy Deeney's cross into the bottom right corner. Burnley equalized three minutes later when James Tarkowski headed in from close range.

Burnley, which was playing in a sixth competitive match in 25 days as it attempts to qualify for the Europa League group stage, fell off the pace early in the second half.

Watford retook the lead three minutes after the break at Turf Moor when Deeney steered the ball in from the center of the box and doubled its advantage in the 51st through Will Hughes.

Watford beat Brighton 2-0 in its first league game.

Watford's Will Hughes, right, scores his side's third goal of the game against Burnley during their English Premier League soccer match at Turf Moor in Burnley, England, Sunday Aug. 19, 2018. (Dave Howarth/PA via AP) The Associated Press

Watford manager Javi Gracia looks out during the game against Burnley, during their English Premier League soccer match at Turf Moor in Burnley, England, Sunday Aug. 19, 2018. (Dave Howarth/PA via AP) The Associated Press

Watford's Will Hughes, centre, celebrates scoring his side's third goal of the game against Burnley, during their English Premier League soccer match at Turf Moor in Burnley, England, Sunday Aug. 19, 2018. (Dave Howarth/PA via AP) The Associated Press

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