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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

90 minutes

Four minutes of added time will be played. Morata has a great chance to pick out a teammate on the break but loses the ball and Palace continue to push forward.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 13:49

Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea

90+2 minutes

Milivojevic curls a free kick dangerously towards the far post. Luiz is there with a strong header. Good defending from the Brazilian centre back.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 13:50

Full time: That's it! Chelsea hold on, but they always looked comfortable. A narrow, unspectacular victory at Selhurst Park, but no less important than any of their previous wins. Chelsea move to within a point of Manchester City and go five clear of fifth placed Arsenal.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 13:53

Kante's goal was enough for Chelsea in the end. Palace defended well for much of the game, but they didn't have enough to threaten the Blues' defence. Hodgson's side stay in 14th, still with work to do to remain out of trouble this season.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 13:56

Our attention turns to the 2.15 kick offs now. Manchester City go to Southampton looking to avoid a third consecutive defeat, while Burnley, desperate for points, host West Ham. 

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 14:00

Team News

Here are the Southampton and Manchester City teams:

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 14:01

City make five changes to their team, with Kompany and Fernandinho back. 

For Southampton, it's a youthful lineup. Kayne Ramsay, just 18-years-old, starts for the Saints.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 14:04

A few weeks back this would have been viewed as a near guaranteed City win. But their poor form and Southampton's resurgence under new boss Ralph Hasenhuttl makes this an interesting one. If City don't win, the gap to Liverpool will be even bigger ahead of next week's crucial game against the Reds at the Etihad.

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 14:10

The teams are out at St Mary's. Kick off is minutes away...

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 14:14

We're underway! Can City return to winning ways?

Callum Rice-Coates30 December 2018 14:16

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