Joshua King makes Watford’s Kabasele pay with double for Bournemouth

Joshua King’s first-half double propelled Bournemouth to their biggest Premier League away win as they thrashed 10-man Watford 4-0 at Vicarage Road. The Norway forward took his top-flight tally to four goals in eight games as Eddie Howe’s side overwhelmed their stunned opponents David Brooks and Callum Wilson also found the net as Bournemouth took full advantage of Christian Kabasele’s red card for two bookings.

Kabasele walked for a second yellow when upending King in the Watford area, with the striker firing home the resulting penalty in the 33rd minute. Kabasele had been fortunate to avoid a straight red card for a clumsy elbow to the head of Asmir Begovic in the visitors’ goal, so the Belgium defender could have precious few complaints about his eventual dismissal.

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