2020/21
Matchweek 9
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Mon 23 Nov 2020
Kick Off:
Turf Moor, Burnley
Ref: Kevin Friend

WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR

MAN OF THE MATCH?

Wood and Pope help Burnley claim first victory

Chris Wood's early strike and the heroics of goalkeeper Nick Pope earned Burnley their first Premier League victory of the campaign against Crystal Palace at Turf Moor.

A deft touch by Jay Rodriguez sent Wood through after eight minutes, and the New Zealander side-footed in the decisive goal from close range.

Palace went close to equalising when Andros Townsend's effort was tipped over the crossbar by Pope eight minutes before half-time.

Burnley's Johann Gudmundsson cracked a shot against the crossbar on 55 minutes, nearly marking his 100th Premier League appearance with a goal.

Michy Batshuayi then forced Pope into action following a loose pass by Dwight McNeil and in added time substitute Christian Benteke brought an even better save from the Burnley goalkeeper, who took a knock to the head as he kept the ball out with his left hand.

Sean Dyche's men held on to move out of the bottom three on five points.

Palace are 10th with 13 points.

See: Burnley report | Crystal Palace report

Next fixtures

Burnley: 28 Nov v Man City (A)
Crystal Palace: 27 Nov v Newcastle (H)

Match officials

Referee: Kevin Friend. Assistants: Simon Beck, Adrian Holmes. Fourth official: Mike Dean. VAR: Anthony Taylor. Assistant VAR: Adam Nunn.

 

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Match officials

Referee: Kevin Friend

Assistants: Simon Beck, Adrian Holmes

Fourth Official: Mike Dean

VAR: Anthony Taylor

Assistant VAR: Adam Nunn

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      Season So Far

      Burnley
       
      Crystal Palace

      Top Player Stats

        Head-to-Head

        Burnley
        Total Wins
        6
        Home
        3
        Away
        3
        Crystal Palace
        Total Wins
        7
        Home
        3
        Away
        4

        Played

        16

        Draws 3

        Recent Meetings