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
GOAL! Bournemouth 2-3 Watford (Ken Sema, 38 minutes)
THERE ARE MORE!
Watford are back ahead. It is a top volley from Ken Sema, picking out the bottom corner from 20 yards.
But wait...
GOAL! Bournemouth 3-3 Watford (Ryan Fraser, 40 minutes)
WHAT IS IN THE WATER ON THE SOUTH COAST?!?
FOUR GOALS IN SIX MINUTES!
Junior Stanislas' ball across is left by two Bournemouth players, allowing it to run into Ryan Fraser's path, and the Scotsman's firmly struck drive levels things up again.
Crazy stuff.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 43 minutes
With the attacking explosion at the Vitality Stadium, I have rather neglected the action at St James' Park.
It remains 0-0 with half-time drawing near. Manchester United are now in the ascendency with greater control over the game, but the clear chances have dried up a little.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 45 minutes
Mohamed Diame's challenge on Paul Pogba has left him a little sore, and he is down receiving treatment as two minutes of stoppage time are signalled.
Half-time at St James' Park. Newcastle started brightly with chances for Christian Atsu, while Manchester United have had moments, but it is goalless through 45 minutes.
And a remarkable half of football is over at the Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth 3-3 Watford the half-time (!) score.
Ryan Fraser fires home the sixth goal of a ridiculous first half at the Vitality Stadium.
55 minutes
Still just those two goals shared by ten-man Huddersfield and Burnley to speak of in terms of action from the 7.45pm kick-offs.
Deadlock at Stamford Bridge, the London Stadium and Molineux.
GOAL! West Ham 0-1 Brighton (Dale Stephens, 56 minutes)
Goalless no more at the London Stadium!
A well-taken goal from Dale Stephens, meeting a Lukasz Fabianski punch from a Brighton corner on the volley and finding a beautiful finish.
A first ever Premier League goal for Stephens, and Brighton lead.
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