Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Burnley face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Tarkowski's left-footed shot from over 35 yards out is caught by Sa. It was worth a try.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Burnley have put the pressure back on Everton at the bottom of the Premier League table, then. They'll no doubt be watching events at Anfield with interest. That's all for now. Goodbye!
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Burnley's third game unbeaten lifts them to 17th in the Premier League table and out of the relegation zone for now. They're two points ahead of Everton, who have two games in hand including their game away to Liverpool shortly. The pressure's back on the Toffees. Wolves stay eighth. They're a solid side, but only Norwich and Watford have failed to score in more league games than them this season. That's why they'll finish top half but no higher.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Vydra's second-half goal has given Burnley a vital three points! The Lancastrians have edged a tight game thanks to the Czech striker's calm finish, excellent defending and a touch of the dark arts. Wolves enjoyed loads of possession but were ultimately lacking in end product.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Burnley finally take the throw-in, and that's it!
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Barnes cleverly takes the ball towards the corner flag to wind down the clock. Boly isn't having any of it and punts out for a Burnley throw-in.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Neto twists and turns down the left as he tries to get a cross off. The substitute's well-marshalled though, and he ends up handing Burnley a goal-kick. The hosts are almost there.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Jimenez gets on the end of a knockdown to fire straight into the arms of Pope from inside the D. There'll be four minutes of additional time here.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves are piling men forward now, but Burnley are holding firm. Trincao checks onto his left foot and clatters a shot into a defender.
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