Crystal Palace continued their impressive away record at Turf Moor with a disciplined 1-0 win, piling more pressure on struggling Burnley. The victory marks Palace’s fourth win in their last six visits to Burnley and extends the Clarets’ miserable Premier League losing run to five consecutive matches.
Fast Start but Familiar Problems for Burnley
Burnley stepped onto the pitch desperate for a positive response after a series of poor results. Their early intensity suggested a team ready to fight, but familiar defensive lapses quickly resurfaced.
Jean-Philippe Mateta bullied his way past Hjalmar Ekdal inside the box and unleashed a powerful strike, forcing goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka into an excellent save. It was a reminder of just how fragile Burnley’s back line has become this season.
Moments later, the Clarets created a spark of hope when Jaidon Anthony curled a superb effort that forced Dean Henderson into an acrobatic stop. That was arguably Burnley’s brightest moment of the first half.
Penalty Appeal Turned Down… Then Punished
Burnley felt aggrieved when Anthony went down after contact with Chris Richards, but both the referee and VAR waved play on.
Just minutes later, Crystal Palace punished them most ruthlessly.
A teasing cross from Marc Guéhi found Daniel Muñoz at the back post, and the Colombian made no mistake—heading calmly back across goal into the far corner.
It was a clinical moment that highlighted the difference between a confident team and one searching for answers.
Second-Half Changes but No Solutions
At halftime, Scott Parker introduced Jacob Bruun Larsen in an attempt to inject life into his side. But the change did little to alter the flow of the game.
Mateta soon broke clear again and was denied only by a sensational save from Dúbravka. Burnley were hanging by a thread, lacking ideas, creativity, and belief.
Their most significant chance came just after the hour mark when Bruun Larsen smashed the post from close range. It was a big moment—but also the last one Burnley could truly cling onto.
Palace’s Consistency vs. Burnley’s Crisis
Crystal Palace’s win was no shock. The Eagles have now lost just one of their last 18 matches against newly-promoted Premier League sides, proving again why they continue to push toward the European places.
Burnley, meanwhile, looks increasingly lost. With goals drying up, defensive mistakes mounting, and performances lacking spirit, attention now shifts to the future of Scott Parker. The pressure is no longer building—it’s already here.
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