Burnley launched a stirring comeback with two goals in the last 10 minutes to earn a priceless victory in their quest to beat the drop while condemning Watford to a top-flight record 11th successive home defeat.
Seven points from three previous matches under Burnley’s interim manager, Mike Jackson, following the surprise dismissal of Sean Dyche, had lifted the team outside the relegation zone and their powers of recovery continued with this dramatic turnaround.