Burnley 0-1 Crystal Palace: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Burnley 0-1 Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday, 03 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Crystal Palace beat Burnley 0-1 at Turf Moor. The first half saw Burnley holding more of the ball but struggling to create clear chances, while Palace looked threatening on the counter. The breakthrough came just before the break when Daniel Muñoz scored in the 44th minute, assisted by Marc Guéhi, giving Palace the lead they would hold onto. Burnley’s recent run of five straight league losses, including defeats to Brentford and Chelsea, seemed to weigh on them as they pushed forward without finding a way through.

In the second half, Burnley made a flurry of substitutions starting with Jacob Bruun Larsen replacing Loum Tchaouna at the 46th minute, followed by Marcus Edwards for Jaidon Anthony at 58’ and Hannibal for Zian Flemming at 59’. Palace responded with changes of their own, bringing on Eddie Nketiah for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Justin Devenny for Yéremy Pino both at 64’, helping them manage the game. Despite Burnley’s efforts, including later swaps like Lesley Ugochukwu for Florentino at 71’ and Armando Broja for Josh Cullen at 81’, they couldn’t equalise, extending their poor form while Palace built on their recent win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Burnley dominated possession with 58% compared to Palace’s 42%, which showed their intent to control the game, but they couldn’t convert that into goals. Their 43 successful dribbles dwarfed Palace’s 20, suggesting they were more adventurous in attack, yet equal corners at three each meant neither side created many set-piece threats. With five substitutions for Burnley – including Jacob Bruun Larsen on for Loum Tchaouna at 46’ and others up to Armando Broja for Josh Cullen at 81’ – they tried to shake things up, while Palace used four, like Eddie Nketiah replacing Jean-Philippe Mateta at 64’, to see out the win.

No cards were shown to either side, keeping the match clean, and Palace’s single assist underlined their efficiency in the decisive moment. There were no penalties or injury-time goals, which kept the scoreline straightforward despite Burnley’s pressure.

The game’s defining moment arrived in the 44th minute when Daniel Muñoz scored for Crystal Palace, assisted by Marc Guéhi, breaking the deadlock just before half-time and shifting momentum. Burnley responded immediately after the break with Jacob Bruun Larsen coming on for Loum Tchaouna at 46’, aiming to inject energy into their attack. Further changes saw Marcus Edwards replace Jaidon Anthony at 58’ and Hannibal take over from Zian Flemming at 59’, but these didn’t yield an equaliser.

Palace made tactical adjustments to hold their lead, with Eddie Nketiah replacing Jean-Philippe Mateta and Justin Devenny coming on for Yéremy Pino both at 64’. Later, Will Hughes substituted for Adam Wharton at 76’ and Jaydee Canvot for Daichi Kamada at 88’, helping them manage the closing stages effectively. Burnley’s final pushes, including Lesley Ugochukwu for Florentino at 71’ and Armando Broja for Josh Cullen at 81’, created some pressure but no breakthrough.

Burnley lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, focusing on width and midfield solidity, with players like Josh Cullen providing control before he made way for Armando Broja late on. Zian Flemming and Jaidon Anthony started in attacking roles but were replaced by Hannibal and Marcus Edwards respectively in the second half to try and spark a comeback. Loum Tchaouna and Florentino also featured before substitutions brought on Jacob Bruun Larsen and Lesley Ugochukwu, aiming for more dynamism.

Crystal Palace set up in a 3-4-2-1 shape, emphasising defensive resilience and quick transitions, with Daniel Muñoz proving key on the right by scoring the winner. Marc Guéhi’s assist highlighted strong partnerships at the back, while Jean-Philippe Mateta led the line before Eddie Nketiah replaced him. Yéremy Pino and Daichi Kamada contributed in midfield until Justin Devenny and Jaydee Canvot came on, alongside Adam Wharton making way for Will Hughes to maintain balance.

Daniel Muñoz is Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match after his decisive performance, scoring the only goal of the game and creating one big chance along with one key pass. His contributions stood out in a tight contest, helping Palace secure the three points with efficient play on the flank.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Brentford (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Chelsea (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs West Ham United (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Arsenal (H)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Burnley (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Manchester United (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Brentford (H)

Burnley have just lost 0-1 at home to Crystal Palace, extending their run of five straight league defeats and leaving them in 19th place on 10 points, deep in relegation trouble. Their next match is against Newcastle United on 2025-12-06 at 15:00, with the opposition sitting 12th on 19 points and in mid-table comfort. A win could be crucial for Burnley to start climbing away from danger, especially after recent losses to teams like Arsenal and West Ham United.

Crystal Palace have just won 1-0 away at Burnley, boosting their form with a second victory in three league games and placing them fifth on 23 points, in the hunt for European spots. Their next fixture is against Fulham on 2025-12-07 at 16:30, with the opposition in 15th on 17 points and looking to steady their season. Building on recent results like the win over Brentford and draw with Brighton, Palace will aim to keep the pressure on the top four with another positive result.

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