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Burnley sting Hornets as they earn first victory whilst Foxes flounder at home once again: EFL Review
13.10.26, 08:00 Updated 12.10.26, 23:00
Finally, after an extended international break, the EFL returned in full and it didn’t disappoint on the entertainment front.
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After 241 days without an away win, Burnley ended their wait on the road, beating Watford in convincing fashion. The Clarets were 3-0 up after 25 minutes thanks to goals from Jacob Bruun Larsen, Zeki Amdouni, and Reo Hatate. Marcus Edwards rubbed further salt into Watford’s wounds, adding a fourth in the 87th with a composed finish on the volley.
Nicky Hayen has overseen a dreadful start to the season in his first few months as Burnley boss, but on Saturday we finally got a sample of what this side is truly capable of. One win doesn’t take them out of the bottom three just yet, but this can certainly function as a springboard for further progress.
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