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Wood on target as Clarets rise

09:14 am on 22 December 2020

Chris Wood has helped lift Burnley out of the Premier League's relegation zone.

Chris Wood scores Burnley's second goal in their 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers Photo: AFP

The All Whites striker has scored the Clarets' second goal in their 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Turf Moor.

Wood's third league goal of the season has seen Burnley rise from 18th to 16th on the table, just a point behind Arsenal, who've played an extra match.

Wolves remain 11th.

Strike partner Ashley Barnes scored Burnley's opening goal in the 35th minute, ending a 13-month goal-drought.

Wood doubled their lead six minutes into the second-half before Fabio Silva scored a late penalty for Wolves.