After Burnley fought back from 3-0 down against Brentford on Saturday, only to lose 4-3, it felt as though the wind had finally been taken out of their fight for survival.
Draws with Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea, along with a win against Crystal Palace, had suggest Scott Parker’s side were still in the battle to retain their Premier League status.
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But four days after ending up on the wrong side of a seven-goal thriller, the Clarets looked physically and mentally drained from the first whistle at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton – who had not won at home since 6 December – secured the points without ever needing to move out of second gear.
Burnley’s lack of attacking threat without Flemming was particularly concerning and does not bode well if the Dutchman remains sidelined for any significant period of time.
That it took until the 79th minute to register a shot on target – a tame effort from Jaidon Anthony – told the story of a side running on empty.
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