Burnley Stun Crystal Palace with Jaw-Dropping 3-2 Comeback
Crystal Palace looked certain to claim a vital home win, leading 2-0 against Burnley at Selhurst Park, but what unfolded over seven extraordinary minutes turned the match on its head. Burnley, facing a club-record 17-match winless streak in the Premier League and a slim survival hope, delivered one of the most remarkable comebacks of the season.
Jørgen Strand Larsen, Crystal Palace’s £48 million signing, opened the scoring with a precise finish and shortly after, his diving header doubled the lead. At that point, it seemed Burnley’s long wait for victory would continue. Yet the visitors refused to be written off. Hannibal Mejbri pulled one back with a composed finish, setting off a chain reaction. Moments later, Jaidon Anthony leveled the score and an unfortunate own goal by Jefferson Lerma completed Burnley’s astonishing turnaround just before half-time.
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This victory was more than just points on the board. For Scott Parker’s Burnley, it was proof that resilience can defy history. They had never won a league match in London as an away side and their team faced obstacles even before kickoff, including traffic delays. Yet their focus and quickfire goals transformed despair into euphoria.
For Crystal Palace, it was a harsh lesson. Despite ending a 12-match winless streak recently, defensive lapses and the absence of a stabilizing presence after selling captain Marc Guéhi left the side vulnerable. Manager Oliver Glasner acknowledged that his team lost composure at critical moments and the fans’ reaction reflected the frustration at squandering what seemed a comfortable advantage.
Burnley’s win keeps their Premier League survival hopes alive, but it’s clear more performances like this are needed to avoid the drop. For Palace, the result underscores that success at home is fragile and complacency against struggling teams can be costly. This match will be remembered not just for the goals, but for the drama, momentum swings and the psychological impact on both squads as the season enters its crucial phase.
The Premier League thrives on moments like this—unexpected, thrilling and consequential. Burnley’s fans celebrated a rare away win and the league table reflects the fine margins between despair and hope.
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