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Charlie Adam poor as Stoke drop out of top half with dull defeat at Burnley

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Chances proved to be elusive between Burnley and Stoke, with George Boyd's lone goal proving to be the difference maker.

Stoke made it three losses in a row with a disappointing 1-0 defeat against a less-than-impressive Burnley side on Tuesday night, a result that saw them drop out of the top half of the table. It was a game contested by two teams looking low on confidence but despite the visitors bossing the first half, it was Burnley who took their chance after the break.

A speculative dribble forward from Jeff Hendrick was enough to unlock a defence hell bent on watching the ball instead of seizing possession of it before George Boyd slotted home unopposed.