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Can Burnley end their bad run?

It's the final matchday of the 2021/22 season. A visit from Newcastle is Burnley's latest opportunity to correct their form and end a run of two straight Premier League defeats. Despite their struggles, a good performance by the Clarets might be enough to keep them ahead of Leeds and hold on to the 17th spot in the table. But that won't come easy for Burnley, as they were defeated by the Magpies 0-1 in their last league meeting.

Burnley | LLWWW | 18th | Top Scorer: M. Cornet (8)

Burnley remain low in the table, but have looked more competent on the pitch as late. They have won 3 of the previous 5 matches to bring themselves up to 7 total wins on the season. Goals may be scarce here. The Clarets are 18th in the EPL in average xG (expected goals) at 1 per match, while their opponent Newcastle arrive with recent scoring troubles, just 6 goals in their last 5 matches. They'll look for another quality defensive performance from Dwight McNeil. He has led them this year with 52 tackles won (6th in the EPL).

Newcastle | WLLWW | 12th | Top Scorer: C. Wilson (6)

Newcastle's recent form has seen them drop down to 12th in the table. Goals may be scarce here. The Magpies are 16th in the EPL in average xG (expected goals) at 1.1 per match, while their opponent Burnley arrive with recent scoring troubles, just 6 goals in their last 5 matches. Despite recent difficulties, Allan Saint-Maximin has played well. He's been their top shot-taker this season with 63 shots (24th in the EPL).

Burnley-Newcastle Prediction: 1-0

It looks likely to be a tight low-scoring affair, but home advantage could be enough to see Burnley over the line.

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Burnley relegated from Premier League.

Callum Wilson got the opener via a penalty score for Newcastle in the 20th minute. Then, Callum Wilson struck again in the 60th minute. Burnley narrowed the 2-0 deficit in the 69th minute with a Maxwel Cornet goal, but Newcastle held on from there to pick up the win.

The Overview

• The Magpies managed 8 shots with their 49% possession, while the Clarets outperformed the competition with 12 shots.
• The shooting precision of the Magpies paid off, they achieved an impressive 75% accuracy.

The Details

Kieran Trippier continually probed down the flank, getting 6 crosses into the box. For Burnley, the Clarets might have created more chances if Maxwel Cornet wasn't caught offside 3 times. While the passing game was close, the Clarets had a slight advantage, clocking up 348 completed passes to the Magpies' 341.

It's a heartbreaking end to the season for Burnley who are relegated from the Premier League. Meanwhile, with an 11th place finish, Newcastle fall just short of ending the season in the top half.

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Burnley cling on for draw with Villa.

Ashley Barnes netted the first goal of the match with a penalty for Burnley in the 45th minute. Villa's Emiliano Buendía retaliated with an equalizer in the 48th minute, but there was nothing between the teams for the remainder, leading to a share of the spoils.

The Overview

• The Clarets were able to get away with a point despite only having 29% possession.
• A point apiece, the Villans will wonder how, they racked up 12 more shots than the Clarets throughout the game.

The Details

Lucas Digne posed a threat out wide all game, registering 11 crosses, while Ollie Watkins only touched the ball 19 times. Despite the draw, the Villans technical superiority was evident as they completed 348 more passes than the Clarets. For Burnley, Jack Cork was a frequent offender, committing 4 fouls.

Back-to-back draws for Villa as they inch up the table. Meanwhile, Burnley end their streak of defeats.

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Both squads play next on Sunday, May 22nd. Villa meet Man City at the Etihad, while Burnley take on Newcastle at Turf Moor. Can the Villans make it three consecutive draws? Will the Clarets continue to make strides?

Tottenham claim all three points.

Harry Kane netted the first goal of the match with a penalty for Tottenham in the 45th minute. This lone goal proved to be the difference, as Tottenham took all three points from Burnley.

The Overview

• Spurs converted lots of possession (69%) into lots of chances, with 21 shots at goal, which is 8 shots over the league average.
• The Clarets didn't generate enough chances, only mustering 8 total shots.
• The scoreline could have been more impressive if Spurs had their shooting boots on, their shot accuracy was 38%.

The Details

Ryan Sessegnon continually probed down the flank, getting 9 crosses into the box. Contributing to the win, Spurs' technical superiority was evident as they completed 354 more passes than the Clarets.

Tottenham make it back-to-back wins and rise up the table. Meanwhile, Burnley hope this isn't the start of a losing streak as they squander an opportunity to move up to 16th in the table.

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Next up, Tottenham entertain Norwich on Sunday, May 22nd. While Burnley meet Villa at Villa Park on Thursday, May 19th. Can Spurs make it three wins in a row? Will the Clarets get out of this rough patch?

Villa take three points away from Burnley. 

Danny Ings began the scoring for Villa in the 7th minute following an assist by Emiliano Buendía. Emiliano Buendía then doubled the lead with a goal in the 31st minute. Villa tacked on a third goal before Burnley finally got on the scoresheet with a Maxwel Cornet goal, and that was the final as Villa took the win.

The Overview

• It was a near even battle for possession (51% vs 49%), and in terms of shots, the Villans registered 12, coming up short when compared to the Clarets 14 shots.
• The Villans' accuracy paid off well, 58% of their shots were on target.

The Details

Lucas Digne posed a threat out wide all game, registering six crosses. While the passing game was close, the Villans had a slight advantage, clocking up 449 completed passes to the Clarets' 423. For Burnley, Aaron Lennon only registered 19 touches in a frustrating game for the midfielder.

Burnley taste defeat for the first time in a while as they squander an opportunity to move up to 15th in the table. Meanwhile, Villa make it back-to-back wins and rise up the table.

Next up, there's no let up for Burnley who face Tottenham on Sunday, May 15th. While Villa meet Liverpool at Villa Park on Tuesday, May 10th. Can the Clarets put this disappointment behind them? Will the Villans make it three wins in a row?

Burnley claim all three points. 

James Tarkowski opened up the scoring early with a dreaded own goal, giving away a point to Burnley in the 8th minute. After going down 1-0, Jack Cork retaliated in the 83rd minute. Josh Brownhill then completed the comeback from the early deficit with a tiebreaking score in the 86th minute, and that's how it ended as Burnley took the win.

The Overview

• In a tight battle for the ball, the Clarets made good use of their possession (53%), generating 17 shots, while the Hornets' managed to get off 13 shots.
• The scoreline could have been more impressive if the Clarets had their shooting boots on, their shot accuracy was 35%.

The Details

Dwight McNeil continually probed down the flank, getting eleven crosses into the box, while Josh Brownhill was one step ahead, recording four interceptions. While the passing game was fairly consistent, the Clarets had a slight advantage, clocking up 389 completed passes to the Hornets' 329.

Watford's woeful losing run continues as they squander an opportunity to move up to 18th in the table. Meanwhile, Burnley extend their winning streak and rise up the table.

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Both squads play next on Saturday, May 7th. Watford meet Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, while Burnley have a bottom of the table clash with Aston Villa. Can the Hornets halt their terrible form? Will the Clarets keep their great form going?