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Burnley make it four wins in four with comeback at Watford

Soccer Football - Premier League - Watford vs Burnley - Vicarage Road, Watford, Britain - April 7, 2018 Burnley's Sam Vokes celebrates with James Tarkowski after the match REUTERS/David Klein

(Reuters) - Burnley made it four straight wins in the Premier League as they continued their push for Europa League qualification with a 2-1 victory at Watford on Saturday.

Watford took the lead in the 61st minute with Argentine Roberto Pereyra slotting home after good work from midfielder Will Hughes.

Sam Vokes brought Burnley level with a 70th-minute finish, his first touch after coming on a substitute.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Watford vs Burnley - Vicarage Road, Watford, Britain - April 7, 2018 Burnley's Sam Vokes in action with Watford's Jose Holebas and Etienne Capoue REUTERS/David Klein

Three minutes later, Sean Dyche's side grabbed the winner with a header from midfielder Jack Cork.

Seventh-placed Burnley are now two points behind sixth-placed Arsenal who face Southampton on Sunday.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Watford vs Burnley - Vicarage Road, Watford, Britain - April 7, 2018 Watford's Etienne Capoue looks dejected after the match REUTERS/David Klein

(Reporting by Simon Evans; editing by Clare Fallon)

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