WATFORD 0 BURNLEY 0
It can’t come soon enough in Premier for Burnley’s Dyche
It comes into action next season but he believed if it was around yesterday the Clarets would have left Vicarage Road with a victory.
Chris Wood found the net in added time after Dwight Mcneil’s shot had been palmed out by keeper Ben Foster.
It was waved offside, denying Burnley their fifth successive win. Dyche (right) said: “I am not jumping up and down and I thought the officials had a great game but I think they got this one wrong.
“This was a tight call and VAR is badly needed at moments like this. This was a key moment.
“Otherwise, I can’t complain. Even when we were struggling earlier in the season I had faith in this squad. They are a good bunch.”
Burnley’s point marred Watford’s day of celebration.
Fans were given vouchers for beers to toast and honour the memory of the legendary former manager Graham Taylor who died just over two years ago.
Dyche played his part by clapping in the 72nd minute, the age when Taylor died. He added: “I was a player here, coach, assistant manager and manager and Taylor was a top man. It was a moment for me to remember.”
Gracia said: “We have only one defeat in eight league matches so I am not unhappy. Goalkeepers played well. There were lots of positives.
“Last season we were 1-0 up and lost. This time we are much stronger. We just need to be better in attack.”
Burnley fought from the first, survived an early scare but overall were the better side with Jack Cork an unsung hero.
With both teams unbeaten since Boxing Day it was always expected to be close. Watford should have taken the lead early on when Gerard Deulofeu raced down on Tom Heaton only for the Burnley keeper to save well.
And at the other end Foster blocked a header from Ashley Barnes, who should have done better from Ashley Westwood’s cross, in the 29th minute.
It was a game of catand-mouse. Both sides on the up and not ready to back down.