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Report | May 22

Burnley

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Newcastle United

Maxwel Cornet 69 Callum Wilson 20 [PK], 60

Burnley relegated from Premier League.

Callum Wilson got the opener via a penalty score for Newcastle in the 20th minute. Then, Callum Wilson struck again in the 60th minute. Burnley narrowed the 2-0 deficit in the 69th minute with a Maxwel Cornet goal, but Newcastle held on from there to pick up the win.

The Overview

    • The Magpies managed 8 shots with their 49% possession, while the Clarets outperformed the competition with 12 shots.
    • The shooting precision of the Magpies paid off, they achieved an impressive 75% accuracy.

The Details

Kieran Trippier continually probed down the flank, getting 6 crosses into the box. For Burnley, the Clarets might have created more chances if Maxwel Cornet wasn't caught offside 3 times. While the passing game was close, the Clarets had a slight advantage, clocking up 348 completed passes to the Magpies' 341.

It's a heartbreaking end to the season for Burnley who are relegated from the Premier League. Meanwhile, with an 11th place finish, Newcastle fall just short of ending the season in the top half.

Top Performers

Callum WilsonMaxwel Cornet
2 goals scoredHad 3 shots on target (1st in the game)
Drew 2 fouls (1st in the game)3 corners won (1st in the game)

Top Performers

Callum WilsonMaxwel Cornet
2 goals scoredHad 3 shots on target (1st in the game)
Drew 2 fouls (1st in the game)3 corners won (1st in the game)

What an entertaining Premier League season it has been. Bring on August 6 to do it all again.

Report | May 19

Aston Villa

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Burnley

Emiliano Buendía 48 Ashley Barnes 45 [PK]

Burnley cling on for draw with Villa.

Ashley Barnes netted the first goal of the match with a penalty for Burnley in the 45th minute. Villa's Emiliano Buendía retaliated with an equalizer in the 48th minute, but there was nothing between the teams for the remainder, leading to a share of the spoils.

The Overview

    • The Clarets were able to get away with a point despite only having 29% possession.
    • A point apiece, the Villans will wonder how, they racked up 12 more shots than the Clarets throughout the game.

The Details

Lucas Digne posed a threat out wide all game, registering 11 crosses, while Ollie Watkins only touched the ball 19 times. Despite the draw, the Villans technical superiority was evident as they completed 348 more passes than the Clarets. For Burnley, Jack Cork was a frequent offender, committing 4 fouls.

Back-to-back draws for Villa as they inch up the table. Meanwhile, Burnley end their streak of defeats.

Top Performers

John McGinnNick Pope
Assisted 1 goalAllowed 1 goal
Had 3 shots on target (1st in the game)Saved 8 shots

Top Performers

John McGinnNick Pope
Assisted 1 goalAllowed 1 goal
Had 3 shots on target (1st in the game)Saved 8 shots

Both squads play next on Sunday, May 22nd. Villa meet Man City at the Etihad, while Burnley take on Newcastle at Turf Moor. Can the Villans make it three consecutive draws? Will the Clarets continue to make strides?

Report | May 15

Tottenham Hotspur

1 - 0

Burnley

Harry Kane 45 [PK]

Tottenham claim all three points.

Harry Kane netted the first goal of the match with a penalty for Tottenham in the 45th minute. This lone goal proved to be the difference, as Tottenham took all three points from Burnley.

The Overview

    • Spurs converted lots of possession (69%) into lots of chances, with 21 shots at goal, which is 8 shots over the league average.
    • The Clarets didn't generate enough chances, only mustering 8 total shots.
    • The scoreline could have been more impressive if Spurs had their shooting boots on, their shot accuracy was 38%.

The Details

Ryan Sessegnon continually probed down the flank, getting 9 crosses into the box. Contributing to the win, Spurs' technical superiority was evident as they completed 354 more passes than the Clarets.

Tottenham make it back-to-back wins and rise up the table. Meanwhile, Burnley hope this isn't the start of a losing streak as they squander an opportunity to move up to 16th in the table.

Top Performers

Harry KaneCharlie Taylor
1 goal scoredDrew 4 fouls (1st in the game)
Blocked 1 shot (1st in the game)2 tackles won (1st in the game)

Top Performers

Harry KaneCharlie Taylor
1 goal scoredDrew 4 fouls (1st in the game)
Blocked 1 shot (1st in the game)2 tackles won (1st in the game)

Next up, Tottenham entertain Norwich on Sunday, May 22nd. While Burnley meet Villa at Villa Park on Thursday, May 19th. Can Spurs make it three wins in a row? Will the Clarets get out of this rough patch?

Report | May 7

Burnley

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Aston Villa

Maxwel Cornet 90 Danny Ings 7
Emiliano Buendía 31
Ollie Watkins 52

Villa take three points away from Burnley. 

Danny Ings began the scoring for Villa in the 7th minute following an assist by Emiliano Buendía. Emiliano Buendía then doubled the lead with a goal in the 31st minute. Villa tacked on a third goal before Burnley finally got on the scoresheet with a Maxwel Cornet goal, and that was the final as Villa took the win.

The Overview

    • It was a near even battle for possession (51% vs 49%), and in terms of shots, the Villans registered 12, coming up short when compared to the Clarets 14 shots.
    • The Villans' accuracy paid off well, 58% of their shots were on target.

The Details

Lucas Digne posed a threat out wide all game, registering six crosses. While the passing game was close, the Villans had a slight advantage, clocking up 449 completed passes to the Clarets' 423. For Burnley, Aaron Lennon only registered 19 touches in a frustrating game for the midfielder.

Burnley taste defeat for the first time in a while as they squander an opportunity to move up to 15th in the table. Meanwhile, Villa make it back-to-back wins and rise up the table.

Top Performers

Emiliano BuendíaJohn McGinn
1 goal scoredAssisted 1 goal
Assisted 1 goalHad 2 shots on target (1st in the game)

Next up, there's no let up for Burnley who face Tottenham on Sunday, May 15th. While Villa meet Liverpool at Villa Park on Tuesday, May 10th. Can the Clarets put this disappointment behind them? Will the Villans make it three wins in a row?

Report | April 30

Watford

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Burnley

James Tarkowski 8 [OG] Jack Cork 83
Josh Brownhill 86

Burnley claim all three points. 

James Tarkowski opened up the scoring early with a dreaded own goal, giving away a point to Burnley in the 8th minute. After going down 1-0, Jack Cork retaliated in the 83rd minute. Josh Brownhill then completed the comeback from the early deficit with a tiebreaking score in the 86th minute, and that's how it ended as Burnley took the win.

The Overview

    • In a tight battle for the ball, the Clarets made good use of their possession (53%), generating 17 shots, while the Hornets' managed to get off 13 shots.
    • The scoreline could have been more impressive if the Clarets had their shooting boots on, their shot accuracy was 35%.

The Details

Dwight McNeil continually probed down the flank, getting eleven crosses into the box, while Josh Brownhill was one step ahead, recording four interceptions. While the passing game was fairly consistent, the Clarets had a slight advantage, clocking up 389 completed passes to the Hornets' 329.

Watford's woeful losing run continues as they squander an opportunity to move up to 18th in the table. Meanwhile, Burnley extend their winning streak and rise up the table.

Top Performers

Josh BrownhillImran Louza
1 goal scored2 tackles won (1st in the game)
Had 1 shot on target (1st in the game)8 crosses (1st on their team)

Top Performers

Josh BrownhillImran Louza
1 goal scored2 tackles won (1st in the game)
Had 1 shot on target (1st in the game)8 crosses (1st on their team)

Both squads play next on Saturday, May 7th. Watford meet Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, while Burnley have a bottom of the table clash with Aston Villa. Can the Hornets halt their terrible form? Will the Clarets keep their great form going?