The Clarets swapped places with Everton — who were due to face Liverpool at Anfield in the Merseyside derby — as Matej Vydra’s second half finish proved decisive.
The Czech striker was Mike Jackson’s only change from the midweek successive over Southampton due to Maxwel Cornet’s absence through injury.
And the 29-year-old, who hadn’t found the net since his equaliser against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, proved his worth when guiding Wout Weghorst’s pass past Jose Sa just after the hour.
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And the 29-year-old, who hadn’t found the net since his equaliser against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, proved his worth when guiding Wout Weghorst’s pass past Jose Sa just after the hour.