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Kishan Vaghela

Watford's Jose Holebas strikes late to peg back Southampton

A late strike from Jose Holebas earned Watford a 1-1 draw at a rain-soaked Southampton on Saturday and extended the home side's winless run to eight Premier games, increasing the pressure on manager Mark Hughes.

Manolo Gabbiadini gave the Saints the lead with a smart turn and finish in the 20th minute, profiting from good work by Danny Ings, who picked Roberto Pereyra's pocket inside the penalty area and played in his fellow striker following a corner.

The goal was the Italian's first of the season but Holebas equalised in the 82nd to deny the Saints a much-needed victory and leave them one place above the relegation zone by virtue of goal difference ahead of the international break.

The ball broke to Watford's Greek defender just outside the Southampton area after bouncing off Gerard Deulofeu and he advanced into the box before unleashing a left-foot strike that flew past keeper Alex McCarthy after taking a deflection.

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It's due to be a very emotional afternoon in the East Midlands 
 
 
So just under fifteen minutes until kick-off when four of the weekend's games take place.
 
Huddersfield and West Ham clash and the Terriers were the only side the Hammers beat twice last season, but David Wagner's side got their first win of the season on Monday and will be looking to make it tough for the visitors.
 
Heightened emotions will be at the fore at Leicester today against Burnley for the first home game since the tragic death of their owner Vichai Srivaddhanprabha.
 
Newcastle picked up their maiden win of the season last time out against Watford and will be looking to build on that success against high-flying Bournemouth.
 
The other game sees Watford travel to a struggling Southampton.
  
The video being played at the King Power today
 
 
 
 
 
Special 100-year Remembrance Day displays are going on at all four grounds before kick-off in just under five minutes time.
 
There's also a tribute to Vichai Srivaddhanprabha, who lost his life a fortnight ago, and Claudio Ranieri is in attendance at the King Power.
 
Let's see what's in store for us today. 
We're underway in all four Premier League 3pm games.
 
It's an emotional afternoon for all involved, so let's see what they can inspire. 
4 min: Huddersfield 0-0 West Ham
 
Huddersfield nearly continue from where they left off on Monday against Fulham. Steve Mounie rises highest before Lukasz Fabianski makes a great save, before Lossl makes a fantastic save to prevent West Ham from opening the scoring. 
 
6 min: Southampton 0-0 Watford 
 
Watford very nearly take the lead much to the dismay of the home supporters. Gerard Deulofeu manages to get a shot away and the keeper McCarthy does well to divert the ball away. 
GOAL! Huddersfield 1-0 West Ham (Pritchard 6')
 
They do continue from where they left off! Alex Pritchard manages to squeeze a shot from the edge of the box past Lukasz Fabianski, with the Pole out of position as West Ham try to clear.
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GOAL! Newcastle 1-0 Bournemouth (Rondon 7')
 
The Venezuelan puts Newcastle ahead with his first Premier League goal for the Magpies. DeAndre Yedlin whips in a brilliant ball from the right and Rondon finishes at the second time of asking. 
9 min: Leicester 0-0 Burnley
 
No serious chances for either side here. The weather seems to be reflecting the somber mood at the King Power Stadium this afternoon, and that seems to have hindered either side from starting well so far.
 
Leicester do have an appeal for a penalty turned dowm though after Charlie Taylor blocks a cross from the right
14 min: Southampton 0-0 Watford
 
There are little holes appearing in the defences of both sides but so far there hasn't been the necessary quality to take advantage of them.
 
This is the case for Chris Armstrong. who gets his cut-back wrong after good work from Manolo Gabbiadini. 
15 min: Huddersfield 1-0 West Ham
 
A big let-off for West Ham. A cross from Philip Billing on the right loops over Lukasz Fabianski to hit the inside of the far post, before trickling all the way to graze the other post. 
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