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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5. Quilindschy Hartman - 6/10
Appealed for an early penalty when his nodded down header hit the hand of a Brentford defender. Fairly solid in the main. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt
6. Florentino Luis - 6/10
A mixed display. Pressed well and closed well at times, but also guilty of giving the ball away and losing track of his men. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Photo: Ryan Pierse
7. Josh Cullen - 6/10
Kept things ticking over as usual, always offering himself. Sacrificed late on as Burnley chased a route back into the game. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) Photo: Jan Kruger
8. Hannibal - 6/10
Worked hard for the team and pressed well, but his dive was completely unnecessary when he ought to have shot. Had to be brought off early not to risk a second yellow. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt