Watford 2-1 Burnley

What a difference a week makes... this time last week our season was over and we all went into the week anxious of how it could be a week that ends us in more trouble.

Well weren't 99% of our fanbase wrong, after an excellent three points against Arsenal on Tuesday the mood was high for the home match against Burnley.

There was a sense of genuine optimism at Vicarage Road for the first time in a long time and things got better when we had an almost fully fit side for the vital Premier League clash.
 Mbaye Niang and Mauro Zarate both made home debuts and there was a good mix of attacking threat and defensive balance from Mzzarri's side.

After a strong opening five minutes, The Hornets were handed a further boost when The Clarets were down to ten men following a dangerous tackle from Jeff Hendrick. Michael Oliver made no mistake with his decision and all that was needed was the go ahead goal.

It didn't take long for the opener to come, Niang swept in a perfect cross and Troy Deeney climbed above the Burnley defence to power a header past Tom Heaton. It was the first time in a long time we've had a winger who could actually produce an end product, something im certain Deeney will thrive off.

Further chances came, with Niang coming closest when his long range strike was brilliantly saved by Heaton. Zarate also flashed a shot just passed the Rookery end goal. The Hornets were on top looking for a second goal that would end the game.

The second goal came in injury time at the end of the first half, Holebas crossed for Niang who superbly headed into the far bottom corner. It was a fantastic goal, for Niang to get enough power and accuracy to find the far corner. It was hopefully the first of many goals the Frenchman will score.

Strangely in the second half, The Hornets sat back and let Burnley back into the game. Several Clarets set pieces came and went without the visitors scoring but they were certainly a threat.

With 10 minutes left, Burnley were handed a lifeline (literally) when Sebastian Prodl was adjudged to handle Joey Barton's effort on goal. Ashely Barnes made no mistake from the spot leaving Gomes with no chance.

Thankfully the Golden Boys held on for all three points which relieves the pressure on Mazzari for the time being. However the game was a lot closer than it should've been and it could be said that in the end Watford could've been badly punished.

However it is six points in a week which is never easy in the Premier League, the confidence is back at Vicarage Road. As a result we now sit 10th in the league which is pretty remarkable considering our recent form.

Roll on United!

You 'Orns!

Watford 2-1 Burnley

Man of the match- Mbaye Niang

Match rating- 6/10

Next fixture- United at Old Trafford.

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