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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 0-1 Chelsea

74 minutes

Giroud has the ball in the net again, and it's another excellent finish. But, once again, the flag is up. Replays show that he was only marginally offside.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 13:32

Kante is clearly enjoying his new role. His goal looks to have put Chelsea on their way to a big win here.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 13:33

Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea

76 minutes

Giroud took a knock after smashing the ball past Guaita for a second time. He hobbles off, to be replaced by Morata.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 13:36

Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea

78 minutes

Palace make another change: Max Meyer is on for Cheikhou Kouyate.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 13:37

Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea

82 minutes

Palace don't look capable of getting back into this one. Chelsea are passing the ball around with ease, and goalkeeper Kepa has been a spectator throughout.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 13:41

Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea

83 minutes

Emerson is on for Willian as Chelsea make a second substitution.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 13:41

Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea

85 minutes

Better from Palace. They work the ball across the box, Zaha feeds Van Aanholt and his effort is deflected over the bar.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 13:43

Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea

86 minutes

Zaha goes for goal this time, attempting to curl one into the far corner. He gets it wrong and it flies over. Palace are, at least, forcing Chelsea into some defending now.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 13:45

Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea

88 minutes

Chelsea make their final change: Kovacic is on for Barkley.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 13:46

Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea

89 minutes

Palace have their best chance of the game. A free kick is floated into the box and Tomkins wins his header. The ball drops for Wickham, who can't keep his shot down.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 13:47

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