Burnley 0, West Ham United 0: Clarets and Hammers share the spoils as Burnley move within two points of safety

Burnley moved to within two points of Watford after drawing at home with West Ham United.

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Dec 2021, 13:42 BST

Updated 12th Dec 2021, 15:56 BST

Matej Vydra has a shot on goal blocked by Issa Diop and Craig Dawson

Matej Vydra has a shot on goal blocked by Issa Diop and Craig Dawson

In a game that lacked any real quality, both sides will be happy to share the spoils, here’s how the action unfolded.

Burnley v West Ham United

Key Events

Jay Rodriguez replaces the injured Maxwel Cornet
Jack Cork starts in place of Josh Brownhill who drops to the bench
Ben Mee recovers from injury to start in place of Nathan Collins

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021, 14:29 BST

28 mins

Nick Pope gets a boot in the face whilst punching the ball clear, free kick given.

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021, 14:31 BST

31 mins

Nick Pope back on his feet after getting treatment for a bloodied mouth and play resumes.

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021, 14:33 BST

32 mins

Charlie Taylor booked for a late lunge on Charlie Taylor.

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021, 14:37 BST

36 mins

Craig Dawson wants a penalty after colliding with Dwight, VAR is checking.

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021, 14:37 BST

37 mins

VAR denies the penalty claim from Dawson.

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021, 14:40 BST

38 mins

Succession of Burnley corners comes to nothing, really poor game so far.

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021, 14:41 BST

40 mins

Jay Rodriguez flicks a header just wide after a ball from Westwood.

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021, 14:43 BST

42 mins

Soucek heads a West Ham corner wide.

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021, 14:45 BST

45 mins

Three minutes of added time.

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021, 14:48 BST

45 mins +2

Poor challenge from Ben Mee on Antonio, yellow card.

Clarets Burnley West Ham United Watford

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