Andros Townsend stunner secures first home win for Crystal Palace
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Crystal Palace ended its eight-match winless streak with a 2-0 victory at Selhurst Park as Burnley's unconvincing English Premier League campaign took another turn for the worse on Saturday.
James McArthur scored Palace's first goal from open play at home this season in the 16th minute, and Andros Townsend secured the win with a fine goal 12 minutes from time.
Sean Dyche's team, with just a single point from its last six games, finished seventh last season but the Clarets are a team devoid of confidence. Relegation looks a real possibility.
Palace built on its deserved point at Old Trafford last weekend with a win that provides Roy Hodgson's side breathing space — three points — from the bottom three.
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Relive all the action below.
What time does it start?
Crystal Palace vs Burnley kicks off at 3pm (GMT)
Where can I watch it?
The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK.
Independent Sport will keep you up to date with all the goals as they fly in via our live blog.
Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on BBC One.
Player to watch
James Tomkins: The defender has been one of the few shining lights and a vital component for Palace this season. He delivered yet another composed display at the back against Manchester United, thwarting Jose Mourinho’s side’s attacks on numerous occasions. Burnley have struggled in attack this season, but Tomkins will be key once again if Palace are to end their winless home league record this campaign.
Form guide
Crystal Palace: LDLLLD
Burnley: DLLLDL
Odds
Crystal Palace to win: 3/5
Burnley to win: 11/2
Draw: 14/5
(Odds provided by 888 Sport)
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of today's Premier League action, starting with five games at 3pm.
League leaders Manchester City are in action as they host Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium, with the chance to increase the gap at the top to five points as Liverpool do not play until Sunday.
Newcastle United are looking to continue their recent up-turn in form as they face West Ham United, who have fallen behind the Magpies on goal difference, while Crystal Palace are looking to put some breathing space between them and the relegation zone as they host fellow-strugglers Burnley at Selhurst Park.
The final 3pm kick-off sees Leicester City take on Watford at the King Power Stadium as both teams look to keep pace with sixth-place Everton in the hunt for European football.
The one evening kick-off today sees Manchester United and Southampton meet at St Mary's, with Jose Mourinho's side looking to close the gap to the top five to keep their faint top-four hopes alive.
Follow all the latest news and goals as they go in from 2pm as we bring you the team news.
Man City face a Bournemouth side who are coming off the back of three straight defeats, will they extend their lead at the top of the table to five points or can Bournemouth stop the rut and cause an upset?
Watford boss Javi Gracia wants his side to rediscover the form they had earlier in the season and he's targeted Leicester as the first step towards that goal.
Huddersfield vs Brighton
Huddersfield come into the match with a three-game unbeaten run. They jumped from the bottom to 16th and could move four points clear of the relegation zone with victory today.
They are still in a vulnerable position though and will need to be at their best - especially as in-form Glenn Murray will be waiting for his opportunity on the Brighton bench.
Brighton though are without a win in three games but victory could push them up into 10th place should Leicester lose to Watford at home today.
Man City vs Bournemouth
Raheem Sterling will be the main man for Man City today. He has been involved in nine goals in five Premier League appearances against Bournemouth scoring seven and assisting two, averaging a goal or assist every 48 minutes.
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