Tomas Soucek steals points for West Ham and sends Burnley to new lows

Vincent Kompany led Burnley to victory in the Championship with 101 points and spent over £90m on new players in the summer. It was unexpected for fans in Lancashire to find out that their team shares similarities with the 1970-71 Newport team of the Fourth Division. This is because Burnley has faced seven straight defeats at Turf Moor, resulting in them matching the Welsh club's record for the worst home start to an English league season.

Burnley's terrible performance extended with a loss to West Ham even though they were ahead till the 86th minute. In the end, an own goal by Dara O'Shea and a strike by Tomas Soucek sealed the match for West Ham. Jay Rodriguez had put Burnley ahead with a penalty goal after Luca Koleosho got fouled in the box, which some might argue was the second offense, making the fans hopeful that they might witness their first home victory of the season.

The game has both its beautiful and challenging sides. Kompany acknowledged that it is difficult to handle. However, he believes that one must keep pushing themselves forward when faced with such situations. When he was watching the game, he realized that it was crucial to keep going until the very end, even in the 86th minute. Though he had wanted to commend the team's mature and disciplined performance, he knew that the outcome of the game was the most critical aspect of it. Every minute of the game is just as significant as the first one, and that is how football works fairly.

It's not surprising that a game featuring the weakest team with the lowest score count and a team without their top scorer, Jarrod Bowen, who has scored 8 goals in the Premier League, lacked attacking power. Koleosho, who has been the standout player for Burnley in an otherwise disappointing season, had the most significant influence on the game.

The player on the side went quickly towards the penalty area and managed to move the ball beyond Vladimir Coufal. Then, he purposefully used the full-back's extended leg to make a tumble. Sam Barrott, the referee, signaled a goal-kick. Despite there being obvious contact, the decision was not changed after a review by VAR.

Kompany conveyed that the players must understand that they cannot rely on anyone else to give them anything. They need to take control and make their own decisions to succeed. Small details can have a significant impact on their performance.

The young person received their prize shortly after the break when they made a skillful run past slow-moving defenders who were hindered by the icy conditions. The teenager continued until they reached the box where Mohammed Kudus tripped them. Despite the fact that the contact wasn't very obvious, the referee awarded a penalty. Rodriguez, who is 15 years older than Koleosho, scored his first goal of the season by shooting the ball down the middle as Burnley rejoiced reaching double digits.

Burnley has lost their lead at home for the third time and lacked experience, causing them to fail again. After scoring at the 49th minute, the whole team went back toward their own goal, and they managed to hold their position until the final moments. However, Kudus suddenly burst forward from the right side and passed the ball towards Divin Mubama. O'Shea unfortunately deflected the ball and scored an own goal in the last five minutes.

Kudus, the player who caused the penalty, redeemed himself with another contribution to the game. He assisted Soucek for the second time by providing a well-placed cross that the midfielder effortlessly converted into a goal. This was Soucek's fourth goal in four matches for both his team and his country. The goal silenced the home crowd at Turf Moor.

David Moyes expressed his satisfaction with the match's finale, stating, "It showcased numerous positive aspects of our team, such as resilience, perseverance, and the unwavering determination to secure a goal even when it appeared unlikely. Despite not exhibiting our optimal performance today, with several players falling short of their usual standards, we managed to earn three points in the Premier League."

There is some positive information for Kompany, as Newport emerged victorious in 10 of their last 21 games and were granted a renewal of their spot in the Football League. However, Bobby Ferguson was terminated following the team's seventh defeat at home. On the downside, Burnley's performance has been abysmal with only four points earned in 13 matches, suggesting that they are unlikely to move from their current position at the bottom of the table. In football, one must earn their success, so this is not a favorable outlook for Burnley.