Nick Pope 6
Had very little to do in terms of making saves, but should probably have done better in dealing with Defoe’s cross-shot for the goal.
Phil Bardsley 9
A first Premier League start since March 18 but turned in a superb display. Combative defensively and got forward well when he could.
James Tarkowski 8
Marshalled Bournemouth’s attacking threats well, barely giving Callum Wilson a sniff of goal.
Ben Mee 8
Rock solid at the heart of Burnley’s defence and won countless headers when defending crosses and set-pieces.
Stephen Ward 7
Another solid display from Burnley’s Mr Reliable. Not overly worked but comfortable in what he had to do.
Johann Berg Gudmundsson 8
Growing in confidence at the moment. One piece of skill to break clear in the first half and set up Brady’s strike.
Jack Cork 8
Star man in the middle for Burnley. Got stuck in and well and stole possession in key areas on a couple of occasions.
Steven Defour 7
Great workrate throughout to put pressure on the ball, but his injury has to be a worry given his form this season.
Robbie Brady 9 (Man of the Match)
We’re starting to see the best of the £13million man. Built on his fine display against Arsenal with another excellent performance. Direct running to set-up Wood’s goal via a deflection and his own strike was a sensational right-footed strike.
Jeff Hendrick 6
Tried to link with Wood early on but drifted out of the game a touch second half as Burnley soaked up what little pressure there was.
Chris Wood 8
Back in the side and justified it with a goal. His runs to offer Burnley an out ball are always clever and he can hold the ball up as well.
Subs:
Ashley Westwood for Defour (75)
Ashley Barnes for Hendrick (85)
Sam Vokes for Wood (89)
Subs not used: Anders Lindegaard, Charlie Taylor, Kevin Long, Ashley Westwood, Scott Arfield
Bournemouth: Asmir Begovic, Simon Francis, Nathan Ake, Steve Cook, Charlie Daniels, Andrew Surman, Harry Arter (Lewis Cook 58), Jordon Ibe (Ryan Fraser 69), Josh King, Marc Pugh (Jermain Defoe 64), Callum Wilson
Subs not used: Artur Boruc, Adam Smith, Dan Gosling, Benik Afobe
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