Hannibal Mejbri’s double assist not enough as Burnley fall to late Brentford winner

Hannibal Mejbri provided two assists but could not prevent Burnley from slipping to a dramatic 4-3 home defeat against Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday.

Burnley were beaten in a seven-goal encounter on matchday 28, despite mounting a spirited second-half fightback inspired by the Tunisian midfielder.

The home side trailed 3-1 at the interval and appeared to be heading for a heavy loss before regrouping after the break.

Mejbri played a central role in Burnley’s revival, setting up two goals as his side clawed their way back into contention.

His contributions helped restore parity and shift momentum towards the hosts, who looked capable of completing a remarkable turnaround in front of their supporters.

However, Brentford delivered a decisive blow deep into stoppage time. A 93rd-minute goal stunned the home crowd and restored the visitors’ advantage at the most critical moment of the contest. Burnley pushed forward again in search of another equaliser, but their hopes were dashed in dramatic fashion.

In the 98th minute, Burnley thought they had rescued a point when the ball found the net during a frantic finale.

Celebrations were cut short after the effort was ruled out for handball, extinguishing any remaining chance of salvaging something from an enthralling encounter.

Despite registering two assists, Mejbri was ultimately unable to guide his team to a positive result.

The defeat leaves Burnley empty-handed from a match that showcased both their attacking resilience and defensive vulnerability.

The result underlines the fine margins that continue to define Burnley’s campaign, as individual contributions proved insufficient against a clinical Brentford side that capitalised on key moments to secure all three points.