Burnley overturned a 2-0 deficit to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace, with Hannibal Mejbri at the heart of their revival in Wednesday’s Premier League clash.
Trailing by two goals, Burnley relied on the Tunisian midfielder to spark a turnaround. Mejbri, who has struggled for game time earlier in the season, scored his first goal of the campaign in the 40th minute.
A first-time right-footed strike from an Edwards pass outside the box left Palace goalkeeper Henderson with no chance.
The goal ignited a flurry of action for Burnley. Within five minutes, Anthony levelled in the 44th minute, before Lerma completed the turnaround in stoppage time of the first half (45+2), giving Burnley a 3-2 lead at the break.
The score remained unchanged for the remainder of the match, securing Burnley their fourth win of the season.
Despite the victory, Burnley remain in 19th place with 18 points, nine behind 17th-placed Nottingham Forest, highlighting the continued challenges in their fight against relegation.
Mejbri, starting for the second consecutive match, had been gradually regaining his place in the midfield after limited appearances earlier in the campaign.
He was booked in the 74th minute and substituted in the 83rd due to injury but left a decisive mark on the game.
Across 20 appearances this season, he has recorded one goal and one assist, and he earned the highest rating on the team from Sofascore, with an 8.5.
The midfielder’s performance underlines his growing importance to Burnley’s squad as the season enters a critical phase.
His vision, energy, and timely contribution demonstrate the impact a single player can have in reversing a team’s fortunes, particularly in the Premier League’s tight relegation battle.
With momentum now on their side, Burnley will hope Mejbri’s influence continues as they seek to climb out of the relegation zone in the remaining fixtures of the season.
