Report: Rampant Palace fire three past Burnley

Things were the exact opposite for Crystal Palace when they faced Burnley for the second time this season.

It was the opposite leg of the fixture played at the opposite end of the country. It was the opposite style of play for Palace, who sat on the back foot compared with their offensive onslaught in December. It was the opposite in terms of its ruthlessness, with Palace netting freely rather than squandering chances in frustration.

One thing that wasn't the opposite, however, was the game's outcome as the Eagles ran out clear and deserving victors over Burnley for the second time this campaign.

Their trio of goals were netted across both halves, with Phil Bardsley scoring into his own net,…