Burnley analysis: Spirited response after nightmare start

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Scott Parker's final instructions would still have been ringing in his players' ears when Joelinton put Newcastle United in front. It was the quickest goal Burnley have conceded in a Premier League game.

If that was not bad enough, Yoane Wissa made it 2-0 just a few minutes later with Burnley aggrieved after Laurent was bundled over in the build-up by Bruno Guimaraes, only for the goal to stand following a check by the video assistant referee.

Burnley's night went from bad to worse when recalled defender Maxime Esteve hobbled off on his return to action.

It would have been easy for Burnley to feel sorry for themselves, and to go under, having failed to win a game since October.

But there is a reason why Parker has repeatedly called his side "fighters".

The lively Marcus Edwards lit a spark, firing just wide from outside the box and reawakening the home fans. Just a minute later, Josh Laurent halved Newcastle's lead.

It was rather fitting that the hosts left the field to the strains of Tubthumping by Chumbawamba through the stadium speakers at half-time.

This side had been knocked down, but they got up again and their efforts and courage could not be faulted as they pushed for a goal after the break - only to see Guimaraes ultimately dash any hopes of a comeback in the dying minutes.

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