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• 2.1 By plane
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• 2.4 By road
• 2.5 Visitor information
• 3 Get around
• 11 Stay safe

Burnley is a town in Lancashire , 30 miles north of Manchester . It's an industrial town, but its proud of its many parks that have been awarded the Green Flag for excellence, and of Burnley Forest — great places for walking or cycling. The Singing Ringing Tree on Crown Point Moor is a piece of sound art made of galvanised steel pipes which make an incredible eerie noise in the wind. In 2021 Burnley had a population of 94,700.

Understand [ edit ]

"Burnley" probably derives from Brun Lea, the meadow by the River Lea. It's in the Pennines at a confluence of valleys, where the Calder flows out towards the Ribble. The Ribble forms the western half of the "Aire Gap" crossing the Pennines at low altitude, so it's always been a transport corridor, and its towns have water to power mills. Burnley was one of the smaller market and wool-weaving towns until 1800. Then the Leeds and Liverpool Canal made bulk transport simple, a local coalfield was developed, mills adopted steam power, and Lancashire towns switched from wool to cotton. Victorian Burnley grew rapidly with cotton mills and heavy engineering, until the late 20th century slump in textile and smokestack trades. The town has struggled to re-invent itself ever since. Transport improved but the M65 carved through the northwest side of town; light industry populates its outlying estates. Burnley is within easy reach of attractive moorland scenery but you're only likely to visit for family, business or a football match.

Famous people from Burnley include the actor Ian McKellen (b 1939), politician Lord Waddington (1929-2017), most of the band Chumbawamba (1982-2012) and cricketer Jimmy Anderson (b 1982).

Get in [ edit ]

By plane [ edit ]

Manchester Airport ( MAN  IATA ) has global flight connections. Frequent trains run from the airport but none direct to Burnley: change in Salford, Blackburn or Preston, for a journey time of around 1 hr 45 min.

By train [ edit ]

Trains run hourly from Manchester Victoria, taking 45 min via Rochdale and Todmorden to Burnley Manchester Road, and continuing to Accrington and Blackburn ; the last departs from Victoria at 11PM. These trains start from Liverpool Central but are shown on timetables and displays as from Kirkby.

They run hourly from Blackpool via Preston , Blackburn and Accrington to Burnley Manchester Road, and continue over the Pennines to Hebden Bridge , Halifax , Bradford , Leeds and York . Change at Blackburn for Clitheroe .

53.785 -2.249 1 Burnley Manchester Road is the main railway station, south of the river. It has a staffed ticket office and machines, and toilets. There is ramp access to the platforms.

A slow train trundles hourly from Preston via Blackburn and Accrington to Burnley Barracks, Burnley Central, Nelson and Colne.

53.791 -2.258 2 Burnley Barracks is a platform halt southwest edge of town near the Travelodge. It has a ticket machine and ramp access to the single platform.

53.794 -2.245 3 Burnley Central is on the retail park a quarter mile north of town centre, a draughty lonely spot at night. It has a staffed ticket office (mornings) and machines. There is ramp access to the single platform.

By bus [ edit ]

National Express and Megabus don't run here, take their bus to Manchester and change.

Transdev Witchway Bus X43 runs from Manchester Chorlton St (outside the coach station), taking 90 min via Prestwich and Rawtenstall . It's every 20 min daytime and hourly from 9PM to 3AM.

Bus 152 runs from Preston every 30 min via Blackburn, Rishton, Clayton-le-Moors and Padiham.

Bus M1 runs from Accrington every 30 min, and Bus M2 from Clitheroe every 30 min via Padiham. Bus M3 runs from Trawden and Bus M4 from Keighley , both every 30 min via Colne and Nelson. Ribble Bus 64 also runs from Clitheroe and Bus 65 from Nelson.

Bus 483 runs hourly from Bury , taking 80 min via Rawtenstall.

Pendle Wizz Bus runs from Skipton hourly via Barnoldswick and Colne. Bus 592 runs from Halifax hourly via Hebden Bridge and Todmorden.

53.788 -2.24 4 Burnley Bus Station is central in town. At night when it's locked the Witchway stops on Red Lion St just south.

By road [ edit ]

From Manchester follow M66 onto A56 and M65. From the south you can go that way, but it's congested in rush hour, better stay on M6 to the M65 junction near Preston.

Visitor information [ edit ]

• Explore Burnley

Get around [ edit ]

Local bus routes are #1 to Stoops Estate, #2 to Higherford, #3 to Pikehill, #4 to Worsthorne, #5 between Harle Syke and Rose Grove, #8 to Towneley and Bacup, #14 to Whittlefield and #15 to Rose Hill.

Taxi firms include Burnley Crown Taxis [dead link] (+44 1282 455555), Maxi Taxi (+44 1282 431922), Delta (+44 1282 888888), Apollo , (+44 1282 797979) and Kings (+44 1282 422551).

The Leeds-Liverpool Canal courses through town. It's navigable from coast to coast and has a good towpath for cycling.

See [ edit ]

• 53.7927 -2.24 1 St Peter's Church is Anglican. The lower tower is 15th-century but the rest is a series of additions in Perpendicular style; it's usually open Wednesday and Sunday mornings. The churchyard has interesting monuments.
• 53.7865 -2.246 2 Weavers' Triangle is an area of well-preserved 19th century mills along the canal bank. Oak Mount Mill has a restored cotton engine and also houses the visitor centre, open Apr-Oct.
• Padiham has other fine mansions, Huntroyde Hall, Simonstone Hall and Read Hall, but they're private homes and can't be visited. St Leonard's Parish Church was completed in 1869.
• 53.7618 -2.2414 6 Singing Ringing Tree or "Burnley Panopticon" is a wind-powered sound sculpture resembling a wind-bent tree, installed in 2006. It stands on the Pennine moors so wind is seldom lacking. The ruin seen on the moor to the west was Crown Point isolation hospital, in use from 1901 to 1953.

Do [ edit ]

• What's on? Read Burnley Express or Lancashire Telegraph , or listen to Capital on 99.8 FM or BBC Radio Lancashire on 95.5 FM.
• Cinema: Reel Cinema is next to Manchester Road Station.
• Theatre: Burnley Mechanics Theatre is just south of the centre on Manchester Rd (Box Office +44 1282 664400). Empire Theatre northwest is now a Thai restaurant. Burnley Youth Theatre are on Queen's Park Rd off A6114 a mile east of town.
• The Gallery is a live music venue on Gas St, off St James St.
• St Peter's Leisure Centre on Church St has a gym, fitness classes and pool. Minimum membership is one month, they don't have pay-as-you go access.
• Golf: Towneley GC and Burnley GC are both south side of town. There's another nearby in Nelson .

Buy [ edit ]

• Supermarkets on the retail strip by Burnley Central Station are Sainsbury's, Aldi, Iceland and Aldi.
• Charter Walk is the main shopping mall in town centre.

Eat [ edit ]

• Bellissimo , 3 Parker Lane BB11 2BY ( by shopping centre ), ☏ +44 1282 788689 . Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM . Italian aiming for the shopping and office lunchtime trade. ( updated Mar 2023 )
• The Palazzo , 10 Grimshaw St BB11 2AS ( south side of shopping centre ), ☏ +44 1282 902123 . Su-Th noon-10PM, F Sa noon-1AM . Chic Italian on two levels in a former bank. ( updated Mar 2023 )
• Ellis's at 31 Manchester Rd serves burgers and similar W-Su noon-11PM.
• 53.7917 -2.2385 1 Shimla Spice , 45 Church St BB11 2DW , ☏ +44 1282 426786 . Su Tu-Th 5:30-PM, F Sa 5:30PM-midnight . Buzzy upscale Indian earning good reviews. ( updated Mar 2023 )
• Aroma opposite Shimla Spice on Church St is mediocre.
• Aldo Due at 58A Bank Parade is a cheerful Italian.
• 53.7878 -2.236 2 Tawa & Karahi , 34 Plumbe St BB11 3AB ( near football ground ), ☏ +44 1282 786107 . M W-Sa 5-11PM, Su 2-11PM . Friendly small Indian place. ( updated Mar 2023 )
• 53.79 -2.2858 3 Sycamore Farm , Liverpool Rd BB12 6HH , ☏ +44 1282 427101 . Su-Th 8AM-10PM, F Sa 8AM-11PM . Popular pub for all-day breakfast and carvery. ( updated Mar 2023 )
• Ballaro is an Italian by the Travelodge and Barracks railway station.
• Dugdales is within Rosehill House Hotel, see Sleep. The restaurant has posh dining on trad British fare, served M-Sa noon-2PM, 6:30-9PM, Su noon-2:30PM.
• Wilfred's and Bertram's are upscale places by Crow Wood Hotel & Spa.
• 53.7599 -2.2592 4 New Waggoners , Manchester Rd BB11 5NS , ☏ +44 1282 421705 . Daily 8:30AM-9:30PM . Splendid pub grub, well worth coming the extra distance. ( updated Mar 2023 )

Drink [ edit ]

• The Boot Inn , 18 St James's St BB11 1NG ( east side of Charter Walk ), ☏ +44 1282 463720 . Daily 8AM-midnight . A standard JD Wetherspoons. In an Edwardian baroque building, nice interior, good range of drinks and pub food. ( updated Mar 2023 )
• Bootleggers , 8 Boot Way BB11 2EE ( by bus station ), ☏ +44 1282 453133 . Su-Th noon-10PM, F Sa 11AM-1AM . Friendly sports bar with a big HD screen. ( updated Mar 2023 )
• The Bridge , 2 Bank Parade BB11 1UH ( east side of shopping centre ), ☏ +44 1282 411304 . W-Su noon-11:30PM . Friendly beerhouse with a great range of world ales. ( updated Mar 2023 )
• The Swan , 44 St James St BB11 1NQ ( south side of shopping centre ), ☏ +44 1282 424035 . Su-Th 10AM-11PM, F Sa 10AM-midnight . Bog standard pub blasting out music at weekends. Good beer garden on sunny days. ( updated Mar 2023 )
• The Big Window , 13 Manchester Rd BB11 1HG , ☏ +44 1282 439800 . Cheap and cheerful sports bar with a drouthy crowd and, yes, a big window. ( updated Mar 2023 )
• Smacks ( Smackwater Jack's ), 4 Ormerod St BB11 1EP , ☏ +44 1282 722692 . F Sa 10PM-3AM . Long-standing popular night spot. The basement is quieter, the main, middle floor is jampacked and there's a top floor. ( updated Mar 2023 )
• Bees Knees , 20 Hargreaves St BB11 1DU , ☏ +44 1254 53038 . Su-Th 11AM-midnight, F Sa 11AM-3AM . Lively late spot with very young crowd. ( updated Mar 2023 )
• Sanctuary , 73 Cow Lane BB11 1NN , ☏ +44 1282 459595 . Alternative music venue, also holds comedy gigs and quiz nights. Downstairs is a bar area with seating, pool table etc. and upstairs is the main room for bands/DJs. ( updated Mar 2023 )
• Brewery: Moorhouse's makes ale on Accrington Road west edge of town and offers tours.
• Distillery: Batch makes gin on Rosehill Industrial Estate south edge of town. No tours.

Sleep [ edit ]

• 53.7965 -2.2329 1 Premier Inn , Queen Victoria Rd, Burnley BB10 3EF , ☏ +44 333 777 3968 . Very mixed reviews, several found the place dirty and smelly. B&B double £70 . ( updated Mar 2023 )
• 53.794 -2.2564 2 Holiday Inn Express , 55 Pendle Way, Burnley BB12 0TJ ( M65 jcn 10 ), ☏ +44 1282 855955 . Clean spacious budget hotel. B&B double £80 . ( updated Mar 2023 )
• Regent Guest House , 5 Albert St, Burnley BB11 3DB ( next to football stadium ), ☏ +44 20 8145 9283 . Handy for the football ground. B&B double £60 . ( updated Mar 2023 )
• 53.7895 -2.2607 3 Travelodge , Barracks Rd, Burnley BB11 4SB ( M65 jcn 10 ), ☏ +44 871 984 6125 . Value-for-money budget hotel. B&B double £90 . ( updated Mar 2023 )
• 53.7799 -2.2531 4 Rosehill House , Rosehill Ave BB11 2PW , ☏ +44 1282 453931 . Pleasant comfy small hotel with a good restaurant. B&B double £90 . ( updated Mar 2023 )
• 53.8164 -2.2355 5 The Oaks , Colne Road, Burnley BB10 2LF , ☏ +44 1282 414141 , [email protected] . 50 bedrooms in a Victorian mansion with restaurant, conference facilities, sauna and gym. B&B double £70 . ( updated Mar 2023 )
• 53.8028 -2.2552 6 Crow Wood Hotel & Spa , Holme Road, Burnley BB12 0RT , ☏ +44 1282 227722 . Upscale spa hotel with 76 bedrooms in wooded parkland. B&B double £170 . ( updated Mar 2023 )

Connect [ edit ]

As of March 2023, Burnley and its approach roads have 4G from EE, O2 and Vodafone, and 5G from Three.

Stay safe [ edit ]

Town centre is safe enough at night but swerve clear of drunks. Rough housing estates where you have no reason to go are Burnley Wood, Stoops Estate and Stoneyholme.

Go next [ edit ]

• Manchester is the pulsating metropolis a short train ride south.
• Nelson and Colne is where you escape the East Lancs post-industrial landscape for greener hills towards Skipton .
• Clitheroe is at the foot of the scenic Forest of Bowland.
• The Brontë Country spans the Pennines, with most sites around Haworth .

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Kompany wants Burnley ‘on their knees’ with effort after Everton six-pointer

• Coach calls for Burnley to give everything to maintain form
• Kompany: ‘I want the team to have no fear and go all out’

Vincent Kompany wants to see Burnley’s players “on their knees” through exhaustion at the end of their crucial relegation six-pointer at Everton on Saturday as they battle to stay in the Premier League.

Burnley arrive at Goodison Park on their best run of form so far this season, remaining unbeaten in their past four matches. Despite their upturn, Kompany’s side are six points from a safe position with seven games to play, and have won only four matches. Everton are four points above the relegation zone in 16th but face the prospect of another deduction for breaching profit and sustainability rules, which could be a defining factor in who stays and who goes.

“I just want the team to have no fear, to attack every game and go all out,” Kompany said. “I said before the Wolverhampton game we had to play our hearts out and run our socks off and I felt we did against Wolves, and I want to see that in every single game. I want to see a team that’s on its knees after the game, because they are that tired they have given everything. I want to see players who are constantly trying to score goals and be the team that can be going forward as well.”

After the trip to Everton, Burnley face Brighton at home before travelling to bottom club Sheffield United in a critical run of matches. Kompany’s first season as a top-flight manager has been a learning curve after Burnley romped to the Championship title in his first year at Turf Moor, and he is looking to implement the lessons learned after 31 matches during the run-in.

“The truth is you’re in the best league in the world and you’re facing the best players, the best teams, the best managers and and you’re doing it with a team and a group of players who are sometimes still finding their feet in that competition,” Kompany said. “There’s stuff you’re getting exposed to that you need to solve really, really quickly. That is the nature of the challenge in this division. It’s just making sure that you get the best out of your players and then you believe in the fact that you can get results even against that level of opposition.”

Everton have failed to win any of their past 13 Premier League matches under Kompany’s predecessor Sean Dyche, since defeating Burnley 2-0 at Turf Moor on 16 December. The former Burnley manager is fondly remembered after a successful decade in charge of the club. “He [Dyche] is the reference point for this club,” Kompany said.

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“You’ve [Arsène] Wenger at Arsenal, you’ve got Pep at City, David Moyes at Everton. At any club, you’ll be able to name a reference person for that club. He [Dyche] is that guy [at Burnley]. There’s no point in doing anything other than cherishing that – it’s really important. Just like he’ll be trying to do better than Moyes, we’ll be trying to help the club go forward. Nothing more than that. This is something that is exciting for me. It’s exciting to be a part of that challenge.”

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Everton 1-0 Burnley: Dominic Calvert-Lewin ends Toffees' 13-game winless run

Report and free match highlights as Burnley gift Everton the points with big mistakes from Arijanet Muric and Dara O'Shea, who was sent off for a professional foul

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Arijanet Muric's howler gifted Dominic Calvert-Lewin the winning goal as Everton edged clear of relegation danger with a 1-0 win over Burnley.

Vincent Kompany's men were the architects of their downfall with Muric's clearance going in off Calvert-Lewin before Dara O'Shea was dismissed on 67 minutes for a professional foul on Dwight McNeil after he was caught in possession.

It wasn't a game that will live long in the memory as Everton ground out the win but nonetheless it was an important one and their first in 14 Premier League matches.

The victory lifts Everton four points clear of the relegation zone, although the threat of another points deduction is looming with the results of that enquiry set to be heard this week. Meanwhile, Burnley are six points from safety.

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Everton: Pickford (7), Coleman (6), Tarkowski (6), Branthwaite (8), Mykolenko (7), Gomes (6), Garner (7), McNeil (7), Young (6), Doucoure (7), Calvert-Lewin (7) Subs used: Beto (7), Harrison (7) Burnley: Muric (4), Taylor (6), O'Shea (4), Esteve (7), Assignon (6), Cullen (6), Berge (7), Bruun Larsen (6), Odobert (6), Fofana (6), Foster (6) Subs used: Brownhill (6), Rodriguez (6), Amdouni (6), Gudmundsson (6), Vitinho (6) Player of the match: Jarrad Branthwaite

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Calvert-Lewin was restored to the team after his late leveller at Everton in midweek ended his six-month wait for a goal with the equaliser at Newcastle - and it was he that provided the only moment of note from a dire first half of football.

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Muric, perhaps bored of the lack of action coming his way, delayed far too long from Maxime Esteve's backpass and Calvert-Lewin made enough ground to be able to charge down the clearance with maximum reward as the ball hit him and looped into the unguarded net.

Calvert-Lewin nutmegged O'Shea after the break and forced Muric to save with an outstretched foot at his near post after Lorenz Assignon had given away possession.

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Everton were starting to overpower Burnley across the pitch and Abdoulaye Doucoure headed over Ashley Young's cross to signal more intent.

Burnley then produced more self-sabotage as O'Shea was sent for an early bath.

The Burnley defender's poor control allowed McNeil in and in trying to rectify the situation O'Shea lunged in and referee Michael Oliver immediately brandished a red card for a professional foul.

One goal was enough to prevent Everton equalling of a club-record 14 league matches without a win dating back to 1937.

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Dyche: An ugly win

Everton boss Sean Dyche speaking to Sky Sports :

"An ugly win, but a valid one. Getting back to winning ways can come in many different fashions, it doesn't have to be glorious. Today we found a different way to win. It's an ugly type of goal but Dom is now two in two. It's an important win for the mentality for our home fans. It was an awkward game but we saw it out properly.

"The conditions were difficult for both teams today but they only had one shot on target - that's a good sign.

"With the six points back on we'd have 35 points with seven to play. The story is that we had points taken away. We'll have to wait and see. The first [deduction] was a head scratcher but there might be more to it this time and we don't get anything. All I can do is manage the manageables."

Kompany questions red card decision

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany :

"It's a trend of holding our own in matches - in the last six matches we've been the better team. Our problem is when we have momentum we're not able to reward ourselves with points.

"We are where we are for a reason whether it's a goalkeeping error or another error from a player before that - these key moments cost us. It's always been a shared responsibility - we've had injuries, decisions going against us. The message is to keep going. We played well but we need to take our chances."

Asked about O'Shea's red card, Kompany said: "What's the letter of the law? He needs to be denying a goalscoring opportunity. To have a goalscoring opportunity you need to have some control of the ball. Just watch the images and make your own mind up."

Analysis: Branthwaite proves his worth while others freeze

Sky Sports' Lewis Jones:

Out of the bleakness that was Everton vs Burnley, thank the stars for Jarrad Branthwaite.

He sparkled at the heart of Sean Dyche's defence. While his partner at the back, James Tarkowski, was being caught out of position and making silly fouls across the pitch, Branthwaite was coolness personified when those around him were overcome with nerves on a big occasion down at the bottom.

Burnley had their moments with their zippy front players causing problems but it was Branthwaite that was there to shut them down before entering his house.

Burnley had 54 entries into Everton's final third and made 110 passes in that particular area of the pitch.

Yet, they only had six shots in the match and just one on target. Jordan Pickford was a bystander as Branthwaite swatted Burnley attackers aside making some crucial interventions at key moments. He reads the game like a special footballer. Everton have a gem on their hands.

Opta stats: Calvert-Lewin finds form

• After a run of 18 Premier League games without a goal, Calvert-Lewin has scored in successive games for Everton in the competition for the first time since September this season.
• Calvert-Lewin has scored four Premier League goals in his last six appearances against Burnley, he's only netted more in the competition against Newcastle United (6) and Crystal Palace (5).
• Burnley's seven red cards this season is the most by a side in a Premier League season since both Aston Villa and Newcastle in 2014-15 (both 7). Indeed, O'Shea is the seventh different player to be dismissed for them in the league this season, only Sunderland in 2009-10 and Leicester in 1994-95 (both 8) have had more different players sent off in a Premier League campaign.

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JJ Watt set for new career venture with wife Kealia after investing in English Premier League soccer team Burnley

• Bob Williams , Freelance Sports Reporter
• Published : 13:52 ET, Apr 10 2024
• Updated : 14:02 ET, Apr 10 2024

NFL icon JJ Watt is taking his love of English Premier League club Burnley FC to a whole new level.

The former Houston Texans star, who is an investor in Burnley FC, has decided to switch sports and play for the team.

Watt and his wife Kealia - a former player in the National Women's Soccer League - will represent Burnley in the 2024 edition of The Soccer Tournament (TST).

They will captain Burnley's respective men's and women's teams in the seven-a-side tournament which is taking place in Cary, North Carolina, this summer.

The event will be staged at WakeMed Soccer Park from June 5-10.

“It’s really exciting for both Kealia and I to headline Burnley’s men’s and women’s teams at TST," Watt said.

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"We’ve called some friends and are planning on bringing the best teams we can to compete.

"We are both highly competitive individuals, so we’ll be giving it our all in claret and blue."

Former Burnley stars and celebrities are set to star alongside the Watts for the $1 million prize.

"It’s going to be a proud moment for me, captaining the Burnley men’s team," Watt added.

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"The club and town have an important place in my heart, so I want to represent Burnley well. 

"Now it’s all about preparing so we’re ready to go.”

JJ and Kealia invested in Burnley in May 2023 , with the aim of raising the club's global profile.

He has been a frequent visitor to Turf Moor and is regularly seen wearing a Burnley cap while appearing on The Pat McAfee Show.

Watt also often comments on social media about Burnley games.

“When you invest in a club that’s been around since 1882, you must have great respect for its history and tradition," Watt said.

“We understand that not only are we investing in the squad and manager, but we’re also investing in the town and its people. 

"We take that responsibility very seriously and intend to work hard in earning their trust and support.”

JJ is completely new to soccer but his wife Kealia was a superstar in the game.

She played for the Houston Dash and Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL.

The former college star also represented the USWNT at multiple youth levels, including three senior appearances.

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Keila recently signed a deal with Amazon to become a contributor and sideline analyst for NWSL Friday Nights on Prime Video.

Alongside Burnley, League Two club Wrexham will also compete in the men’s and women’s versions of TST.

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Everton vs Burnley: Sean Dyche’s plan to win ugly pays off

After 112 days without a Premier League victory, Sean Dyche would not have worried how Everton won just so long as they scrambled over the line.

The sight of Dominic Calvert-Lewin charging down Burnley goalkeeper Arijanet Muric’s attempt at a clearance to score on the stroke of half-time, and quell the imminent threat of a Goodison Park mutiny, neatly fitted with that overview.

Everton’s parlous financial position is well documented, but good fortune smiled upon them here, with manager Dyche’s former club also reduced to ten men for the final half-hour after Dara O’Shea’s dismissal.

But what was Muric thinking? Seconds before the interval, he should have taken a leaf from Jordan Pickford’s playbook and pumped the ball upfield, allowing the visiting side to regroup