Burnley 3 Bournemouth 2

  Jeff Hendrick illuminated Turf Moor with one of the best goals seen in years to open the scoring in the 13th minute, before Republic of Ireland team mate Stephen Ward opened his account for the season within three minutes to double the lead. 

  Benik Afobe controversially halved the deficit in first half stoppage time, but the Clarets restored their two-goal advantage 15 minutes from time with another stunner from Boyd. 

   And as Bournemouth threw the kitchen sink at the Clarets to try and salvage a result, Charlie Daniels’ injury time strike was mere consolation. 

   There were four changes to the Clarets side, with skipper Tom Heaton returning in goal following two games out injured. 

   Matt Lowton, Steven Defour and Sam Vokes all returned to the starting line-up, with Paul Robinson, Jon Flanagan, Andre Gray and Ashley Barnes all dropped to a strong looking bench. 

   There was an immediate penalty appeal by the Clarets when, in in second minute, Harry Arter escaped with a clumsy challenge on Hendrick in a flurry of legs. 

   But the visitors were lively too in the early stages and when Ryan Fraser’s shot deflected into the path of Benik Afobe, Heaton was alert to smother the snapshot. 

   Dan Gosling, who had earlier bobbled a first-time effort wide, then fired just over following a smart training-ground corner routine. 

   But the Clarets took the lead in sensational fashion in the 13th minute. There was no luck as Hendrick brilliantly plucked Matt Lowton’s through ball out of the sky, took a touch on his knee and volleyed straight into the top corner from 25 yards. 

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