It is, ultimately, only the result that matters in football. Newcastle almost stopped playing after going two goals ahead inside seven minutes and spent the remainder of the game desperately holding on for their second away win of the season, leaving Burnley wondering what more they could have done.
Burnley were dominant in all areas after the early shock, showing the spirit and grit required in a relegation battle, but the truth of the matter is they have two points from the last possible 30 and are facing an immediate return to the Championship. Josh Laurent ignited hope when there was none after Joelinton and Yoane Wissa scored, a flame that was finally put out by Bruno Guimarães late on.
Continue reading…It is, ultimately, only the result that matters in football. Newcastle almost stopped playing after going two goals ahead inside seven minutes and spent the remainder of the game desperately holding on for their second away win of the season, leaving Burnley wondering what more they could have done.Burnley were dominant in all areas after the early shock, showing the spirit and grit required in a relegation battle, but the truth of the matter is they have two points from the last possible 30 and are facing an immediate return to the Championship. Josh Laurent ignited hope when there was none after Joelinton and Yoane Wissa scored, a flame that was finally put out by Bruno Guimarães late on. Continue reading…
