More significantly, the Clarets now find themselves 12 points adrift of safety with only six games remaining, meaning relegation is now only a matter of time.
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It was a similar story for Burnley, who played okay but once again lacked the quality to register a result – although they were left to rue two close offside calls.
Here’s how Burnley’s players rated:
Not at fault with either of the goals, but a little fortunate to get away with a poor kick out of his hands during the first half. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
1. Martin Dubravka - 6/10
Not at fault with either of the goals, but a little fortunate to get away with a poor kick out of his hands during the first half. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
Looked uncomfortable playing out of position at right back, but unfortunate to see his equalising ‘goal’ ruled out for offside. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
2. Bashir Humphreys - 5/10
Looked uncomfortable playing out of position at right back, but unfortunate to see his equalising ‘goal’ ruled out for offside. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
Did okay on a rare league start, his first since the start of January. Denied Brighton a second at the start of the second half with a big block. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
3. Hjalmar Ekdal - 6/10
Did okay on a rare league start, his first since the start of January. Denied Brighton a second at the start of the second half with a big block. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
Seemed to step up a level wearing the captain’s armband in Kyle Walker’s absence. Harshly booked for a clean challenge (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
4. Maxime Esteve - 7/10
Seemed to step up a level wearing the captain’s armband in Kyle Walker’s absence. Harshly booked for a clean challenge (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster