EPL: Burnley Blow Lead, West Ham Win 3-2

West Ham come from behind to beat Burnley

West Ham United secure back-to-back victories with a thrilling 3-2 win over Burnley, thanks to goals from Callum Wilson, Tomas Soucek, and Kyle Walker-Peters.

Burnley's resistance was eventually broken about 15 minutes from time in some comical circumstances...

West Ham United secured a thrilling 3-2 win over Burnley, thanks to goals from Callum Wilson, Tomas Soucek, and Kyle Walker-Peters. The Hammers came from behind after Zian Flemming's early goal, with Wilson equalizing just before half-time.

The hosts dominated the second half, but it was Soucek's introduction that changed the game. He bundled home an equalizer, and Walker-Peters tapped in a third after Martin Dubravka's parry. Josh Cullen's late goal for Burnley came too late, as West Ham held on for the win.

For all their early pressure, a Jarrod Bowen free-kick that flew straight into the Clarets' wall was as close as they came to an early breakthrough.

The first good chance of the game fell the way of Burnley, as Kyle Walker’s raking ball in behind found Quilindschy Hartman, whose teasing ball across the box was inches away from being tapped in by Zian Flemming.

Despite their strong start, Jarrod Bowen's free-kick hitting the Clarets' wall was their closest shot at an early breakthrough.

Burnley had the first real chance of the game when Kyle Walker's long ball found Quilindschy Hartman, whose cross was just out of Zian Flemming's reach.

It was no surprise when Burnley broke through 10 minutes before halftime, thanks to Lesley Ugochukwu's pinpoint delivery and Flemming's powerful header.

The Clarets had a stronghold of the game for large parts, but they threw it all away on the stroke of half-time when a short corner routine bamboozled their defence.

Crysencio Summerville’s blocked shot fell favourably for Callum Wilson to head home from inside the six-yard box - his seventh goal in his last five starts against Burnley.

The interval probably came at a bad time for West Ham, who were just starting to build up a head of steam before referee Michael Sallisbury sounded the whistle.

Burnley had control of the game, but a short corner routine caught them off guard just before half-time, leading to Callum Wilson's headed equalizer.

Wilson, who's been on fire against Burnley, scored his seventh goal in five starts against the Clarets, heading home from inside the six-yard box.

The half-time whistle might've disrupted West Ham's momentum, as they were starting to gain traction before Michael Sallisbury blew the whistle.

Goal action was scarce after the break, with both teams struggling to create chances.

Substitutions disrupted the game, but as both sides settled, West Ham looked more threatening, with Summerville and Bowen causing problems for the Clarets' goalkeeper.

Burnley's resistance was eventually broken about 15 minutes from time in some comical circumstances.

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Lucas Paquetá's curling effort was only palmed back into the danger area by Dubravka, and substitute Tomas Soucek was on hand to bundle the ball home with his midriff.

Burnley's defense crumbled about 15 minutes from time in bizarre fashion.

Dubravka palmed Paquetá's shot back into the box, and Soucek was quick to react, using his midriff to push the ball home.

Burnley's resistance was eventually broken about 15 minutes from time in some comical circumstances.

Lucas Paquetá's curling effort was only palmed back into the danger area by Dubravka, and substitute Tomas Soucek was on hand to bundle the ball home with his midriff.

The winning goal was scored when Soucek's shot was fumbled by Dubravka, and Walker-Peters capitalized on the mistake. Burnley managed to score a consolation goal through Cullen, but it was too little, too late, as they suffered their fifth defeat in six away league games.

This victory marks West Ham's second consecutive win, lifting them to 18th in the table. Despite the win, fans remain frustrated with the club's ownership and direction, with protests outside the London Stadium.