Chris Wood strikes twice as Burnley benefit from Brighton’s blunders

09 February 2019 20:00
Burnley boosted their Premier League survival hopes after Chris Wood’s double set them on course for a 3-1 win at Brighton. Sean Dyche’s side had slipped into the relegation zone ahead of kick-off following Cardiff’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Southampton, but they responded in style as composed finishes from Wood either side of half-time put them in control at a rain-soaked Amex Stadium.The visitors, who were also indebted to an inspired first-half display from goalkeeper Tom Heaton, went further ahead through Ashley Barnes’ penalty, before Shane Duffy pulled one back. Related: Money squabbles before Emiliano Sala is even buried show game’s hard face | Daniel Taylor Continue reading......read full article

Source: TheGuardian