'Cruel ending means escape looks more and more unlikely'
· Yahoo Sports
The trains home from Burnley were buzzing with chatter. Only one subject was the topic of conversation, once again; VAR.
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A common talking point, absolutely, but on this occasion it was not divisive. Both Burnley and Brentford fans were united in the assessment of just how cruel an ending it was for Scott Parker's side.
Take away the complex arguments surrounding the use of technology in the modern game, Burnley are in a fight for Premier League survival. The visceral emotion which followed not one but two disallowed goals was felt from both sides.
Burnley fans gutted. Brentford fans empathised. The image of Parker with his head in his hands spoke more than any words in a post match interview. A manager whose half time team talk had almost galvanised his side to an emphatic comeback.
We will never know if it could have been a win to inspire an escape from relegation. Instead an escape looks more and more unlikely.