London, England, ENG — Burnley stunned Crystal Palace with three goals in an 11-minute first-half blitz to secure three points in Premier League action at Selhurst Park.
Jørgen Strand Larsen gave Palace an early lead with goals in the 17th and 33rd minutes, putting the hosts in command. However, Burnley responded emphatically before the break. Hannibal Mejbri pulled one back in the 40th minute, Jaidon Anthony equalized in the 44th, and Jefferson Lerma's own goal in second-half stoppage time of the first half completed the turnaround.
Palace dominated possession and outshot Burnley 21-8, but both sides managed three shots on target. The hosts pressed for an equalizer throughout the second half but could not break through Burnley's defense.
GOALS:- 17' Jørgen Strand Larsen - Crystal Palace- 33' Jørgen Strand Larsen - Crystal Palace- 40' Hannibal Mejbri - Burnley- 44' Jaidon Anthony - Burnley- 45'+2' Jefferson Lerma (OG) - Crystal Palace
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Crystal Palace: Jørgen Strand Larsen - 2 goals- Burnley: Jaidon Anthony - Goal, key in comeback
KEY STAT: Crystal Palace controlled 64.5% possession and fired 21 shots but converted just two despite Larsen's brace.