In the 27th round of the Premier League on March 4, 2024, Burnley lost 0-2 to Bournemouth. The match was a heavy blow for Burnley as they have been in poor form of late, not winning in 9 consecutive matches and failing to score in their last 2 matches. Although they have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 meetings with Bournemouth, they lost 1-2 on the road in their first meeting this season.
Burnley were disappointing in this game. They had only 45% of the ball in possession and a dismal 2 shots on goal with none on target. The number of shots on goal was only one-seventh of their opponents. After being broken down by their opponents, the team still had no response and were eventually shut out with a score of 0-2. To add insult to injury, starting midfielder Blanchard was also given a red card for foul play and will not be able to play in this match.
Bournemouth won this match, but their fitness was tested after playing 120 minutes in a row in an intensive fixture. They were eventually defeated in extra time and were unfortunately knocked out of the tournament. This game is a heavy blow to Burnley, they need to adjust their form as soon as possible to find the winning feeling. As for Bournemouth, although they got the win, they need to pay attention to the physical condition of their players to ensure that they can maintain their best condition in the coming matches.
