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Martin Keown insists Burnley's decision to sack Sean Dyche has 'let Everton off the hook' as he expects Clarets to be relegated after losing the 'glue' holding club together

Martin Keown claims Everton have been 'let off the hook' in their Premier League relegation battle after Burnley binned boss Sean Dyche in a surprise sacking on Friday.

The third-bottom Clarets axed the longest-serving manager in the top flight after ten years in a desperate bid to secure their safety following a dismal run of form.

Former Everton defender Keown is not impressed by the decision and says Burnley should have stood by Dyche even if they had been relegated.

Sean Dyche has been sacked by Burnley
Martin Keown disagrees with the decision
Dyche is hugely popular after guiding Burnley to two promotions and a seventh-placed finish

Keown told talkSPORT: 'Obviously they've only had four wins all season but you've got to look at the games they can win.