Crystal Palace 2-3 Burnley, Premier League: Stunning Comeback Seals Away Win For The Clarets
In a remarkable Premier League showdown at Selhurst Park, Burnley overturned a two-goal deficit to beat Crystal Palace 3-2, ending a long 16-match winless streak in the division. Jorgen Strand Larsen looked set to be the hero for Palace, grabbing a double inside the first half and giving the hosts firm control. But Burnley hit back spectacularly before half-time, with goals from Hannibal Mejbri and Jaidon Anthony before an own goal from Jefferson Lerma completed the comeback in a hectic seven-minute spell. Despite Palace applying pressure after the break, the Clarets held on to secure a rare victory on the road, thrilling their travelling support and providing a huge boost for their survival fight.
Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri reacts during the English Premier League soccer match against Crystal Palace in London. | Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP
Crystal Palace's Jorgen Strand Larsen, left, celebrates with his teammate after scoring their side's second goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match against Burnley, in London. | Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP
Crystal Palace's Jorgen Strand Larsen celebrates after scoring their side's first goal of the game during their English Premier League soccer match against Burnley in London. | Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP
Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, left, and Burnley's Lesley Ugochukwu battle for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in London. | Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP
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