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Burnley beat West Ham 2-0 after Sean Dyche rings the changes

Burnley claimed three crucial points at Turf Moor

Callum Rice-Coates
Sunday 30 December 2018 12:21 EST
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West Ham: A look back at 2018

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Burnley rediscovered some of their old swagger as they brushed aside West Ham 2-0 to ease their relegation worries.

Chris Wood got his now customary strike against the Hammers before the outstanding 19-year-old Dwight McNeil bagged his first Premier League goal - both inside the opening 35 minutes.

Four days after they were thrashed 5-1 here by Everton, Burnley looked resolute at the back and confident going forward as they secured only their second win since the start of October, offering reminders of why they were playing their way into Europe this time last year.

Relive the action below.


Preview

What time does it start?

Burnley vs West Ham kicks off at 2:15pm (GMT)

Where can I watch it?

The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK.

Independent Sport will however keep you up to date with the goals as they go flying in via our live blog.

Highlights will be shown on Match of the Day Two at 10:30pm on BBC One.

Crystal Palace 0-0 Chelsea

9 minutes

Palace enjoy a first spell of prolonged possession after Zaha breaks dangerously. No chances so far in what has been a cagey opening.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 12:11

Crystal Palace 0-0 Chelsea

10 minutes

Marcos Alonso is in the book for kicking the ball away in frustration after failing to keep a long ball in play. A needless yellow card.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 12:13

Crystal Palace 0-0 Chelsea

11 minutes

Some muffled appeals for a Palace penalty as Zaha goes down under a challenge from Rudiger. Chelsea are then forced into some defending from a corner, which they deal with comfortably.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 12:14

Crystal Palace 0-0 Chelsea

13 minutes

Hazard has won a free kick in a dangerous position. He found himself in space on the left and made his way towards the box. McArthur brought him down and now Palace have some defending to do.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 12:15

Crystal Palace 0-0 Chelsea

14 minutes

A real chance for Rudiger. Willian curls in the free kick and the centre back has a free header from a few yards out. His body position is all wrong, though. He can only loop the header into Guaita's arms.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 12:17

Crystal Palace 0-0 Chelsea

17 minutes

Jorginho gives the ball away with a loose pass and Andros Townsend drives towards the Chelsea goal. He lines up a shot, but Jorginho gets back to block.

At the other end, Kante fires a shot off from the edge of the box, which flashes wide of the post.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 12:20

Crystal Palace 0-0 Chelsea

20 minutes

Kante, playing in a more advanced position under Sarri, is again in the thick of the action in the final third. Giroud holds the ball up in the box and it drops nicely for the midfielder. This time, his shot is deflected and loops up kindly for Guaita.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 12:23

Crystal Palace 0-0 Chelsea

25 minutes

Hazard, playing out on the left today, jinks inside and wins a free kick. It's taken quickly and Chelsea win a corner, which is dealt with well by Palace. Hodgson's side have defended well so far.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 12:28

Crystal Palace 0-0 Chelsea

28 minutes

Chelsea again work the ball nicely, but still can't find a way through Palace's packed defence. Sakho and Tomkins have been solid, while young right back Wan-Bissaka continues to impress.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 12:30

Crystal Palace 0-0 Chelsea

28 minutes

The ball is played over the top for Giroud, who gets away from his marker and smashes a left-footed half-volley into the far corner. The flag is up, though, so it won't count.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 12:31

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