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Writer's pictureBobby Vincent

Watford 0-0 Burnley

Chris Wood had an injury-time goal ruled out very controversially for offside, as Watford and Burnley played out a goalless stalemate at Vicarage Road.

Wood prodded home following Ben Foster's block from Dwight McNeil's shot, and despite Jose Holebas playing Wood onside, the linesman's flag was up on the far side.

Both goalkeepers produced special performances for each side - with Burnley 'keeper Tom Heaton producing an excellent save in the opening two minutes.

Watford remain in seventh following the goalless draw, with Burnley now in 16th place.

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Gerard Deulofeu was set through on goal but Heaton made himself big and managed to keep the Spaniard's effort out.

The Hornets started the game brilliantly and they had another chance when Ken Sema's stab towards goal was cleared off the line by James Tarkowski.

Ashley Barnes missed a guilt-edge opportunity for Burnley, with the forward somehow slicing his effort wide from close-range.

The second-half was very underwhelming after a decent opening 45 minutes.

Tom Cleverley nearly had his second goal in as many games with his fine volley producing a great save from Heaton.

Wood's strike was then ruled out for offside, despite replays showing the striker was being played onside by Holebas.

 

The Managers

Watford head coach Javi Gracia: "We knew it would be a very demanding game and it was. We started well, created the first clear-cut chance but didn't take it. And after that the game was very close with a lot of challenges for second balls. When you cannot win, one point is positive."

Burnley manager Sean Dyche: "Unfortunately a decision goes against us again. They are important moments and another two points would have been ever more pleasing to take it to four wins on the trot. It's a tough one to accept today, because it was an important moment."

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