Burnley into EPL top half after beating Southampton 1-0
Posted January 14, 2017 6:00 am
BURNLEY, England (AP) - Burnley moved above Southampton into the top half of the English Premier League with a 1-0 win over the visitor on Saturday.
The goal announced Joey Barton's return to the league after an ill-fated spell at Rangers. He came off the bench and five minutes later was presented with a free kick after Oriel Romeu fouled George Boyd.
Barton's shot was low, around the wall, and in.
Re-signing Barton comes at some risk to Burnley. He faces a possible English Football Association ban for breaching betting regulations. But the Burnley fans made their happiness clear after he scored.
All eight of Burnley's wins have been at home.
Burnley's Michael Keane, left, and Southampton's Shane Long battle for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match at Turf Moor, Burnley, England, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)
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