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Second-half goals from Richarlison and substitute Etienne Capoue earned Watford a well-deserved 2-0 victory at Bournemouth.

Nathaniel Chalobah had wasted a series of chances for the Hornets but they were not to be denied the three points as Richarlison poked in his first goal for the club 17 minutes from time before Capoue drove in a splendid half-volley from distance late on.

The match marked Jermain Defoe's first home game back at Bournemouth but, after coming on half an hour from time with the score level, he failed to inspire Eddie Howe's men.

The visitors perhaps could have had a penalty inside five minutes when Tom Cleverley's close-range effort appeared to be blocked by the outstretched arms of former Watford defender Nathan Ake following Jose Holebas' long throw from the left.