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Burnley striker Barnes enjoys defensive side of game

Burnley striker Ashley Barnes enjoys the defensive work of his game.

Only Leonardo Ulloa has committed as many fouls as the 41 Barnes has been whistled for, having spent 195 minutes more on the pitch this season, but the Bath-born centre forward believes it is all part of the battle between striker and defender, and one Premier League players aren't as comfortable with.

"I just try to be a nuisance as much as possible for defenders and if it pays off, it pays off," said the former Brighton striker.

"They're not really used to it and you can tell that. They're used to just having the ball and being in control. If you can get amongst them, they don't like it, that's for sure.

"It's just a normal battle but in the Premier League, they're not used to it."

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