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Huddersfield 1-2 Burnley: Report, Ratings & Reaction as the Clarets Kick Off 2019 With Important Win

Burnley kicked off 2019 in the best way possible as they beat relegation rivals Huddersfield 2-1 at the John Smith's Stadium.

Both teams ended the year in the relegation zone and were looking for a much needed three points to lift spirits at each club. But it was Burnley who left finished the game the happier side, as Sean Dyche's men made it two wins from two in the league to inflict more misery on David Wagner's Huddersfield.

Things were tight and scrappy from the off, but Huddersfield took the lead on the half hour mark when Steve Mounie finally got his first goal of the season.