How Albion rated against Burnley
MATHEW RYAN 6
He could have done better on the second Burnley goal. Conceded a penalty and possibly spared a red card by the fact the ball ran on to Wood.
MARTIN MONTOYA 6
Seemed to do okay defensively although McNeil had space early on to deliver two good crosses. Not much impact going forward.
SHANE DUFFY 6
Scored to spark some hope and had another cleared off the line but part of a defence asked serious questions by the movement of Wood and Barnes, not least on the opening goal.
LEWIS DUNK 6
A very inopportune slip as Wood got away for the opener and a poor attempt to play Barnes offside leading to the third. Was given problems by the Burnley front two.
GAETAN BONG 6
Was, predictably, booed by Burnley fans. Made a brave tackle on Bardsley but some bold attacking intentions were spoiled by quality of crosses.
PASCAL GROSS 6
Must be wondering how he was denied a goal or at least an assist. The German was involved in Albion's first half openings but has yet to rediscover the heights of last season.
DALE STEPHENS 6
Solid enough return from the hip problem in the warm-up that ruled him out against Watford. Should have done more to stop McNeil setting up Wood for Burnley's and his second.
DAVY PROPPER 7
Dutchman started the game particularly strongly, showing bags of determination and hunger. Getting into more advanced positions now as well.
SOLLY MARCH 7
Looked a first half threat, Heaton foiling him twice and also providing an opportunity for Gross before ankle injury forced him off straight after the interval.
GLENN MURRAY 6
Well contained by Tarkowski and Mee. Very few sights of goal in search of his 100th for the club in the league.
JURGEN LOCADIA 5
Better going forward than helping out defensively but still limited impact. His form on the left has tailed off after after an encouraging spell.
Subs
ANTHONY KNOCKAERT 6: Good free-kick for Duffy's goal. Crossing not the best otherwise.
ALIREZA JAHANBAKHSH: Couldn't make a difference.
YVES BISSOUMA: No chance to shine as Albion chased salvation.
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