Crystal Palace vs Burnley LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Crystal Palace vs Burnley
Palace free kick on the right comes in at pace but the Clarets, or neon yellows we should call them, get it away.
Crystal Palace vs Burnley
The naivety of youth, eh? Wharton, unfazed by his caution produces an excellent tackle to win back possession for the Eagles. He comes from behind and times it right down the side, poking the ball away. No Burnley complaints. Everyone loves a bit of fearless football.
Crystal Palace vs Burnley
Lerma bursts forward and links up with Munoz on the right. He gets his pass back and drives for the byline but Burnley block it behind for the first Palace corner of the second period. Munoz flies up to meet it but Burnley get it away.
Crystal Palace vs Burnley
Mitchell heads over! Ayew cuts back onto his left foot on the right of the box. He gets his head up and lifts it over to the onrushing Mitchell but he can't get over it and it flies high of Trafford's goal.
Crystal Palace vs Burnley
Lerma fires a speculative drive from range and it's straight at Trafford. Still, the Colombian found himself with way too much time and space. We've seen those go in before...
Crystal Palace vs Burnley
SECOND HALF KICK-OFF: Crystal Palace 0-0 Burnley, Adam Wharton gets the hosts back underway.
Crystal Palace vs Burnley
Trafford the stand out for Burnley: It's safe to say that James Trafford has been kept relatively on his toes and his two close range saves have worked well to chip into this weight of his £19 million transfer fee. Furthermore, a clean sheet could really help the youngster as well as the club's confidence. In bleak reading, Burnley have conceded 55 goals in their 25 Premier League games this season – in a complete campaign, they’ve only shipped more in 2009-10 (82) and 2018-19 (68) in the competition.
Crystal Palace vs Burnley
Well, it's not exactly been a classic. You'd be hard pushed to find this on Premier League years in the distant future. However, in both teams' bid to turn the tides on some dismal form - Palace are looking much more likely of the two to take the lead. Burnley haven't had a shot, let alone one on target yet, and of course, they'll be depleted for the second 45 minutes. Josh Brownhill saw red in what was likely the games most notable event so far. Although Palace have been unable to find the net, there's a certain new-manager swing and Mateta, Ayew and Edouard's presence has been emphasised by the tenacity of Munoz and the skill of Wharton. Trafford has been worked often from close range, yet the second half leaves everything all still to play for. Will Burnley get a shot off? Hopefully. Will they keep an illusive clean sheet? Well, this commentator is just hoping for some more action...
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