WE rate the Burnley players after the 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.
Tom Heaton 6
Could do nothing about any of the goals. Didn’t have to make a save in the first 45 minutes. Was called into action a couple of times after the break. Tried to rouse his side.
Phil Bardsley 6
Unfortunate with the own goal when Schlupp’s cut back cannoned in on off him. Remained committed and never shied away from a challenge
James Tarkowksi 6
Distribution remains a concern with a couple of wayward passes. Was solid enough but part of a general defensive malaise in the aftermath of Zaha’s third.
Ben Mee 6
Did his best to battle away against Batshuayi. Posed an attacking threat from set pieces.
Charlie Taylor 6
Was left flummoxed by Zaha for the third after coping well with him in the first half. Got forward well and was a willing runner.
Jeff Hendrick 6
Worked himself into a couple of good positions but final ball let him down. Perhaps unfortunate at the break by Gudmundsson.
Ashley Westwood 7
Restored to the side after missing the Newcastle defeat through illness and was combative in the middle of the park and Burnley’s best player.
Jack Cork 6
His first touch let him down on occasion but he continued to work hard. Could do with restoring the goal threat that he seemed to carry early season.
Dwight McNeil 6
His decision making was occasionally off but he kept going and worked hard. Seemed to tire in the second half.
Chris Wood 6
Had the best chance of the first half when he was denied by a strong Hennessey save. Struggled to lead the line. Didn’t really happen for him
Ashley Barnes 6
Had a quiet first half but was much more threatening after the break. Missed a good chance from a matter of yards and converted late header.
Subs
Johann Berg Gudmundsson (6) for Hendrick HT
Robbie Brady for McNeil 72
Peter Crouch for Wood 81
Subs not used: Joe Hart, Matt Lowton, Ben Gibson, Matej Vydra
Palace: Wayne Hennessey, Patrick van Aanholt, James Tomkins, Scott Dann, Aaron Wan-Bissaka; Max Meyer (James McArthur 71), Cheikhou Kouyate, Luka Milivojevic, Jeffrey Schlupp; Wilfried Zaha (Andros Townsend 79), Michy Batshuayi (Christian Benteke 83)
Subs not used: Vincente Guaita, Joel Ward, Martin Kelly, Jordan Ayew
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