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Burnley boss Kompany: Victory over Brentford big for us

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany was delighted after their 2-1 win against Brentford.

Sergio Reguilon was sent off for the Bees on eight minutes before Jacob Bruun Larsen from the resulting penalty and David Datro Fofana struck.

Kompany said: “This was good. This was big for us. We get to enjoy it this weekend.

“I think we started well. We didn't wait for the game to happen and forced them into a mistake early doors. We created big chances today.

“We could have had more goals of course, and if you've not put a game to bed you have to grind it out. But we did that.

“I just want the team to be alive. We'll enjoy it today, then get back to work."

On leaving James Trafford on the bench, he added: “It's not a big decision at all. I always try to do what's best for the team. We chose the player that was ready for this game."

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