A game low on action suddenly burst into life late on, with all four goals arriving during the final 10 minutes or so.
Brentford emerged with a 3-1 victory, condemning Scott Parker’s side to another defeat – piling on the pressure ahead of the midweek clash against Crystal Palace.
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The Clarets were the nearly men once again – for so long they looked like they would be heading for a point, only to emerge empty-handed once.
Here’s how Burnley’s players rated:
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1. Martin Dubravka - 6/10
Generally did well with the aerial onslaught on his box and goal and couldn’t have done much about the three goals (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt
2. Kyle Walker - 5/10
Needed to be stronger at the back post for Brentford’s second, which was the game’s decisive goal (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Photo: Ryan Pierse
3. Axel Tuanzebe - 5/10
The man penalised for Brentford’s penalty, despite getting a touch on the ball. Costly in possession and struggled defensively. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt
4. Maxime Esteve - 6/10
Couldn’t make the tackle in stoppage time for Brentford’s third, but by then the game was as good as over. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images) Photo: Richard Pelham