Premier League GW13 - Burnley vs West Ham

Burnley and West Ham United faced off in an exciting match at Turf Moor that included thrilling late-game scenes that had spectators on the edge of their seats. Before a difficult upcoming stretch, Vincent Kompany's Burnley, in need of points, took on a West Ham team keen to maintain their good form.

Burnley vs West Ham | Picture Credits: West Ham Website

Turf Moor Stadium | Picture Credits: Burnley FC Website

Burnley, who was having trouble at home, put out a lineup hoping to snap their six-game losing record at Turf Moor under Kompany. Aware of the challenges they would face in the upcoming weeks, David Moyes' West Ham team was aiming for a significant away win in the meantime.

Line ups:

Burnley Starting XI (4-4-2):
James Trafford; Vitinho, Dara O'Shea, Jordan Beyer, Charlie Taylor; Sander Berge, Josh Brownhill, Johann Berg Gudmundsson, Luca Koleosho; Zeki Amdouni, Jay Rodriguez.
Subs: Lawrence Vigouroux, Connor Roberts, Hjalmar Ekdal, Josh Cullen, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Michael Obafemi, Nathan Redmond, Anass Zaroury, Aaron Ramsey

West Ham Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
Alphonse Areola; Emerson, Nayef Aguerd, Kurt Zouma, Vladimir Coufal; James Ward-Prowse, Edson Alvarez; Lucas Paqueta, Tomas Soucek, Mohammed Kudus; Danny Ings.
Subs: Lukas Fabianski, Aaron Cresswell, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Angelo Ogbonna, Thilo Kehrer, Pablo Fornals, Maxwel Cornet, Said Benrahma, Divin Mubama

First Half: Burnley's Dominance and VAR Controversy

The scene was set for a fierce clash when the teams came out of the tunnel. Burnley controlled the opening half, testing Areola and generating opportunities. The highlight occurred in the 40th minute when VAR examined a potential penalty for Burnley, giving the scoreless first half a hint of controversy.

Burnley appeared to be improving at the half, as Koleosho was giving Coufal trouble and the group was creating chances. The score stayed 0-0 despite VAR reviewing a penalty call, which set up a crucial second half.

West Ham's Comeback: Kudus the Architect

In the 47th minute, Burnley was awarded a penalty, setting off a thrilling second half. After a deft run into the box by Koleosho, Kudus made a weak challenge, and the referee pointed to the spot. Rodriguez took the ball down the middle in the 49th minute to give Burnley a vital 1-0 lead.

Despite the challenges ahead, Kudus provided motivation for West Ham. The Ghanaian arranged two significant events. First, Kudus's risky cross in the 86th minute set up O'Shea's own goal, bringing the score to 1-1. Subsequently, in the ninety-first minute and one second, Kudus produced another precise cross, this time reaching Soucek, who scored a spectacular volley to secure a remarkable comeback and put West Ham ahead 2-1.

West Ham won all three points, extending the late Premier League drama. Burnley put up a great fight, but Kudus and Soucek's late-game heroics saw them lose. Burnley suffered their eighth straight home loss as a result of the defeat, while West Ham won an important away game. The emphasis now switches to West Ham's European adventure against TSC Backa Topola in Serbia and Burnley's matchup with Sheffield United.

A Rollercoaster at Turf Moor

West Ham produced an incredible comeback in a rollercoaster at Turf Moor, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of the Premier League. Burnley's quest for a home point persists, but Kudus' genius and West Ham's tenacity sealed an unforgettable triumph. Football fans look back on another exciting chapter in the most unpredictable league in the world as the dust settles.

In a thrilling match, West Ham won when the final whistle blew at Turf Moor. The Premier League's standing as an exciting league was further cemented by the thrilling late-game twists and turns. West Ham enjoys a vital away victory, but Burnley, despite a heroic effort, faces an uphill road. Goodbye, till the next footballing extravaganza!

A scoreless first half was the outcome of both sides' | Picture Credits: Burnley FC Website

Rodriguez celebrating after scoring for Burnley FC | Picture Credits: Burnley FC Website

West Ham and Burnley were tied after an own goal by Burnley's Dara O'Shea | Picture Credits: Burnley FC Website

Soucek celebrating his goal that won it all for West Ham | Picture Credits: West Ham Website