SEAN Dyche felt Nathan Collins was unlucky to be sent off as Burnley suffered a 2-0 defeat at Brentford.

Ivan Toney scored twice in the final five minutes as the Bees recorded back-to-back wins for the first time this season.

Jay Rodriguez was denied by the woodwork, while Maxwel Cornet and Dwight McNeil also went close for the Clarets on a frustrating day in the capital.

Dyche admits it is a frustrating result to take but insists his side still have a chance of beating the drop.

“It’s just a reality, it’s not a big blow, there’s still 11 matches to go,” said the Clarets chief.

“We know the Premier League well, the reality is that that happens if you don’t get the details right.

“I must say it was a fantastic cross from a very good player, but we still should have dealt with it. Then it was a soft penalty and I don’t think anyone understands why it’s a red card.

“But 10 games ago we were written off and we are still in there fighting. We were not a million miles away with that performance.

“There is a big frustration, and when you can’t find a win then don’t lose. That is what it felt like today.”

The result leaves Dyche’s men 18th in the Premier League table – a point behind Everton, who face Wolves tomorrow afternoon.

The Clarets now have a three-week break before they welcome leaders Manchester City to Turf Moor on Saturday, April 2.

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