'Champions League, here we come!' - Burnley fans ecstatic after Aston Villa comeback

Burnley came from 2-1 behind to beat Aston Villa 3-2 at Turf Moor – and Burnley fans are ecstatic with the result.
By Jordan Cronin
Published 27th Jan 2021, 20:01 BST
Updated 27th Jan 2021, 20:09 BST
Chris Wood scored Burnley's winner as Sean Dyche's men came from 2-1 behind against Aston Villa to win 3-2. (Photo by MOLLY DARLINGTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Chris Wood scored Burnley's winner as Sean Dyche's men came from 2-1 behind against Aston Villa to win 3-2. (Photo by MOLLY DARLINGTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Chris Wood scored Burnley's winner as Sean Dyche's men came from 2-1 behind against Aston Villa to win 3-2. (Photo by MOLLY DARLINGTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Ollie Watkins opened the scoring for Villa in the first-half before Ben Mee levelled shortly after the break.

Jack Grealish put the visitors back in front but two goals in three minutes from Dwight McNeil and Chris Wood snatched a vital three points.

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Sean Dyche’s men stay 15th but open up an 11-point advantage over the relegation places.

Here’s how Clarets fans reacted on social media soon after the final whistle:

@Ihtesham_Afzal: Champions League, here we come!

@thatburnleylass: I LOVE YOU WITH A PASSION

@JollySpaulding: I cannot believe we scored three goals! Great win

@ameliabulcock: That felt good

@andyhodgsontv: Ohhhhhh up the league we go #twitterclarets. The @ChampionsLeague is now in sight. Whoohooo.

@BisesSzn: Yesssssssssssssssssssss 6th place is ours.

@Toby_Burrows18: We’ve done it again. Them Clarets

@laytonclough11: Sean dyche masterclass. What a win that is

Related topics:BurnleyChampions LeagueOllie WatkinsAston VillaSean DycheTurf MoorJack GrealishChris WoodDwight McNeil