Burnley succumbed to a disappointing defeat against the Premier League new boys Fulham at Craven Cottage by 4-2. This marked the first win in the Premier League for the Lilywhites this season but it was heartbreaking for the Clarets after their Europa League defeat midweek.
Fulham opened the scoring via a screamer from new signing Jean Micheal Seri in the 4th minute of the match but Jeff Hendrick equalised in the 10th minute. Aleksandar Mitrovic then sprung into action with goals in the 36th and 38th minute to steal the game away from the Clarets. Sean Dyche’s men responded through James Tarkowski in the 41st minute but Andre Schurrle put all their hopes for a revival to sleep in the 83rd minute with a well taken goal.
This is how the Burnley players are rated in their hard-fought defeat against Fulham.
Joe Hart: 5
Was a day to forget for the Englishman.
Matthew Lowton: 5
Did not do well enough to stop the attackers from making inroads. Disappointing throughout.
James Tarkowski: 6
Did his bit but could not get enough support from his teammates. Scored a good goal.
Ben Mee: 5
Made several mistakes to allow the opposition strikers in.
Stephen Ward: 4
Looked completely out of sorts against the swift movements of Andre Schurrle.
Jack Cork: 5
Could not keep possession and did not make interceptions in midfield. Very tepid display.
Jeff Hendrick: 6
A sedate evening other than the goal for the Irishman.
Ashley Westwood: 5
Was not able to make a mark in the middle of the pitch. Lost the ball on a number of occasions.
Aaron Lennon: 5
Tried to make inroads but failed to deal with the Fulham defenders.
Johann Berg Gudmundsson: 3
An injury saw the Iceland international taken off in the 19th minute.
Chris Wood: 5
Was more of a spectator throughout the match.
Substitutes
Charlie Taylor: 4
Looked out of sorts as he came on early for Gudmundsson.
Sam Vokes: 5
Could not make any inroads whatsoever.
Ashley Barnes: 5
Was unable to make any difference after coming on in the 66th minute.
