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Burnley 1-3 Aston Villa: Matty Cash double and Moussa Diaby goal ensures the second win of season for Unai Emery's men... while hosts sink to second straight defeat

Matty Cash scored only the second brace of his career as Aston Villa continued their fine start to the season, leaving Burnley still looking for their first point.

Cash justified Unai Emery’s decision to recall him at wing-back by scoring twice in the opening 20 minutes.

Lyle Foster gave Burnley a lifeline at the start of the second half but Moussa Diaby’s sidefoot after an hour ensured Villa took the spoils, taking their goal tally to 12 in three matches.

A busy afternoon started when Cash after eight minutes with his first Villa goal for 15 months.