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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13. SUB: Josh Laurent - 6/10
For Florentino, 76 Hard to give much of a verdict either way, with the game being completely flipped on its head following the flurry of late substitutions. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) Photo: Matt McNulty
14. SUB: Jacob Bruun Larsen - 6/10
For Tchaouna, 76 As above. Tchaouna needed taking off but the late changes appeared to have the opposite effect. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) Photo: Matt McNulty
15. SUB: Jaidon Anthony - 6/10
For Foster, 76 Clearly fouled for the Burnley penalty after nipping the ball in front of his man. Dropped for the first time this season. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Photo: Ryan Pierse
16. SUB: Armando Broja - 6/10
For Cullen, 82 Looked to make things happen and chased lost causes, but the game was as good as done by then. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt