Burnley snatch late win at Bournemouth after Rodriguez strikes

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Burnley defeated Bournemouth as Jay Rodriguez (left) scored the visitors' only shot on target in the 89th minute. Getty

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A last-gasp goal from Jay Rodriguez helped Burnley snatch a 1-0 away victory over Bournemouth in a scrappy Premier League affair at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.

Both teams struggled to create chances in a physical midtable clash played under heavy showers, with Bournemouth dominating possession.

Yet Burnley scored with their only attempt on target as forward Rodriguez nodded home a cross from Ashley Westwood in the 89th minute.

The match was disrupted by 34 fouls, with referee Martin Atkinson producing six yellow cards -- four being shown to the visitors.

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The result sees Sean Dyche's Burnley move into the top half of the league table, while Bournemouth remain 14th after 18 matches.

Eddie Howe's Bournemouth next host Arsenal on Boxing Day, while Burnley face Everton, in the Toffees' first match with new manager Carlo Ancelotti in charge.

Source: espn.co.uk