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
It must be said, the early trend of the game looks to have been set. Burnley are prepared to soak up pressure with Palace holding the offensive aces. That said, excluding own goals, no side has had fewer different scorers than Crystal Palace in the Premier League this season (9 – level with Sheffield United). The injured duo Eberechi Eze (5) and Michael Olise (6) have netted 39% of their goals this term (11/28). Can their be inspiration in their absence?
Crystal Palace vs Burnley
Trafford forced into a low claim here. Ayew slides a wishful, yet cultured ball in behind after running in from the right. A Palace player can't get on the end of it and the young stopper does well to gather in his six yard box.
Crystal Palace vs Burnley
Burnley seem happy to allow the set piece flurries - they're clearly confident in their physicality and aerial presence...
Crystal Palace vs Burnley
Palace have worked another corner here with Eduoard and Ayew linking up. Ayew takes from the left, but Taylor heads clear. Palace recycle and Andersen's deflected slide tackle reaps yet another set piece, this time on the right.
Crystal Palace vs Burnley
Trafford will be counting his lucky stars... that said, he's a keeper that's struggled at times this term. He has conceded 55 goals in 25 games this season, keeping just two clean sheets. Only two keepers have conceded more goals in their first 25 appearances in the competition; David Watson for Barnsley in April 1998 (58) and Wes Foderingham for Sheffield United this season (63). Let's see if he can put that early slip well and truly behind him...
Crystal Palace vs Burnley
Charlie Taylor floats back a challenging pass for Trafford and the young keeper stumbles! It trickles wide, but Burnley hearts are pounding early. Luckily Palace's resulting corner ends up over the bar.
Crystal Palace vs Burnley
Referee Lewis Smith signals and Amdouni gets us underway in the South London sunshine.
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