Huddersfield vs Burnley: Sean Dyche's side clinch vital win at expense of relegation-threatened hosts
Re-live the action from the relegation clash
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Ashley Barnes' second-half winner clinched Burnley a 2-1 win at 10-man relegation rivals Huddersfield and lifted them out of the bottom three.
Barnes notched his fifth goal of the season after Chris Wood had cancelled out Steve Mounie's first-half opener for Huddersfield, who slumped to a club record eighth straight defeat.
The home side battled bravely despite being a man down for the entire second period following Christopher Schindler's dismissal for two yellow-card offences just before the break.
Burnley also ended with 10 men after substitute Robbie Brady's straight red card for a cynical challenge on Isaac Mbenza in the closing stages. Re-live the action below:
What time does it start?
Huddersfield vs Burnley kicks off at 7:45pm (GMT)
Where can I watch it?
The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK. Match of the Day will be showing highlights on BBC One at 22:45.
Independent Sport will be keeping you up to date with the goals as they fly in via our live blog.
Player to watch
Johann Gudmundsson: The Icelandic midfielder has been a bright spark for Dyche at times this season with two goals and four assists. His ability at set pieces and his strong crossing makes him a real threat and if Burnley can keep him involved, he’ll create chances.
Form guide
Huddersfield: LLLLLL
Burnley: WLLLWL
Odds
Huddersfield to win: 59/50
Burnley to win: 29/10
Draw: 41/20
Prediction
Huddersfield 2-2 Burnley: I think we could be looking at plenty of goals in this one, with two teams fighting to win what would be a vital three points, especially for Huddersfield. Wagner will know that a loss puts them in serious danger so I feel they’ll come out fighting but in the end only grab a draw
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 22 minutes
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team don't look too concerned by Newcastle's early openings, and Paul Pogba particularly seems free of defensive responsibilities.
The Frenchman is moving in all directions, picking up the ball regularly and is starting to make things happen.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 24 minutes
Nearly for Marcus Rashford!
A long ball is allowed to bounce through by the Newcastle defence and Rashford is so close to getting a touch on it, but Martin Dubravka is out swiftly to get his foot to it first.
Anthony Martial then slices on to the roof of the net. Chances are coming for the visitors.
GOAL! Huddersfield 1-1 Burnley (Chris Wood, 40 minutes)
All square!
Dwight McNeill opened his Premier League account against West Ham earlier in the week but turns provider on this occasion, finding Chris Wood from the left and Wood finds a lovely finish to level for Burnley.
GOAL! Bournemouth 0-2 Watford (Troy Deeney, 26 minutes)
Two for Troy Deeney!
A strong run from Gerard Deulofeu results in a a free ball in the Bournemouth area, and Deeney is again the man there to make the hosts pay, notching a double with a first-time finish.
RED CARD! Christopher Schindler is sent off! Huddersfield 1-1 Burnley, 42 minutes
Oh dear!
A bad couple of minutes for Huddersfield. Christopher Schindler is forced to haul down Dwight McNeill, but the German has already been booked and thus receives his second yellow and will have to leave the field.
Erik Durm is brought on to shore things up defensively. A good chance for a crucial away win for Burnley, now.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 32 minutes
Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial combine and the ball squirms across in Juan Mata's direction.
The Spaniard manages to get to the ball first ahead of a slumbering Paul Dummett, but Martin Dubravka is again quick to come out and block Mata's attempt to round him with his legs.
Half-time in the 7.45 kick-offs. 1-1 between Huddersfield and Burnley, but goalless elsewhere.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 34 minutes
A cross stood up to the far post is won by Salomon Rondon, but the Venezuelan can't generate the force required to keep his header down and still trouble David De Gea. Over the bar.
Rondon had fouled Victor Lindelof, anyway.
GOAL! Bournemouth 1-2 Watford (Nathan Ake, 34 minutes)
Bournemouth back in it!
He was an injury doubt before the game, but Nathan Ake was fit to start and is on hand to turn in after Ben Foster saved Well from Dan Gosling.
GOAL! Bournemouth 2-2 Watford (Callum Wilson, 37 minutes)
Two in quick succession and Bournemouth are back level!
Quite the riposte from Eddie Howe's side - Callum Fraser is the architect, but it is a lovely header from Callum Wilson, looping the ball over Ben Foster in the Watford goal to level things up at the Vitality Stadium.
Four goals in the first 40 minutes, and you sense there'll be more...
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