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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9. Loum Tchaouna - 5/10
Needs to offer a lot more. Seems to lack belief and conviction when the ball arrives at his feet in the final third. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield
10. Lyle Foster - 6/10
Worked hard for the team playing out on the left, as he always does. But struggled to create much of note in the final third. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt
11. Zian Flemming - 7/10
Got Burnley back on level terms from the penalty spot with his fourth goal in his last three away games. Denied from range too (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Photo: Ryan Pierse
12. SUB: Lesley Ugochukwu - 5/10
For Hannibal, 60 A surprise to see him dropped to the bench, but don’t recall him having any impact at all when he arrived. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Photo: Ryan Pierse