Premier League relegation candidates Burnley came back from the dead on Wednesday to register a crucial 3-2 victory away from home at Crystal Palace.

After falling behind by two goals, Tunisia national team midfielder Hannibal Mejbri started the rally as the visitors scored three goals at the end of the first half in the eventual victory. After a 16-match winless streak in the league, the shocking comeback is a hopeful sign for a club that hasa struggled massively.

Jorgen Strand Larsen scored twice in the opening 33 minutes to put hosts Palace on course for a routine victory. However, the Tunisian received a pass from Marcus Edwards in the penalty area and curled in the first goal for the visitors in the 40th minute.

Jaidon Anthony then struck for The Clarets before Jefferson Lerma’s own goal left home supporters shocked and dismayed.

The visitors, now in the lead, went on the defensive for the second half and were more than willing to concede possession to the hosts. Palace spent most of the second 45 minutes camped in the opposition half but failed to find a way past goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

Wednesday’s strike marked the first top flight goal in England for Hannibal since he was with Manchester United during the 2023-24 season. He has struggled to find good form since returning from national team duty with Tunisia at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations but delivered a crucial moment in his second consecutive start.

82′ Hannibal leaves the pitch to a standing ovation from the away end 👏

🔛 Ward-Prowse
⬇️ Hannibal

— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) February 11, 2026

The Clarets will now turn to cup duties with Saturday’s FA Cup clash at home against League One club Mansfield Town.

Hannibal Mejbri Sparks 7-Minute Miracle as Burnley Stun Crystal Palace in 5-Goal Thriller

Burnley’s desperate fight for Premier League survival received a seismic boost on Wednesday evening as they pulled off one of the most improbable comebacks of the season. Trailing by two goals after a dominant opening half-hour from Crystal Palace, the Clarets ignited a frantic seven-minute “purple patch” to secure a vital 3-2 victory at Selhurst Park.

The hero of the night was Tunisia international Hannibal Mejbri, whose tactical discipline and technical brilliance sparked a rally that ended Burnley’s miserable 16-match winless streak in the English top flight. For a side that has languished near the foot of the table, this “remontada” serves as a defiant statement under manager Scott Parker.

For more updates on the relegation battle, visit our Premier League News Hub.

A Night of Two Halves: Palace’s Early Dominance

The evening began in disastrous fashion for the visitors. Burnley arrived late at Selhurst Park due to traffic congestion, and the lack of a proper warm-up appeared evident in the opening exchanges. Crystal Palace, led by Oliver Glasner, took full advantage of the Clarets’ sluggish start.

Jørgen Strand Larsen enjoyed a dream home debut for the Eagles. The Norwegian striker opened the scoring in the 17th minute, latching onto a clever dink from Adam Wharton to fire a half-volley past Martin Dúbravka. Palace doubled their lead in the 33rd minute when Jefferson Lerma delivered a pinpoint cross for Strand Larsen to stoop low and head home. At 2-0, Burnley looked destined for another heavy defeat.

The Hannibal Catalyst: 7 Minutes of Chaos

Just as the home crowd began to anticipate a routine victory, the contest turned on its head. In the 40th minute, Marcus Edwards—whose creative audacity had been Burnley’s only bright spark—pulled the ball back to the edge of the area. Hannibal Mejbri met it with a sublime curling effort that nestled into the far corner.

It was Hannibal’s first Premier League goal since his tenure with Manchester United during the 2023-24 season. More importantly, it acted as a psychological trigger for Scott Parker’s men.

The equalizer followed just three minutes later. Lesley Ugochukwu demonstrated immense power in the midfield to free Jaidon Anthony, who rifled a low right-footed strike past Dean Henderson.

With the first half entering stoppage time, the turnaround was completed. A corner from Anthony found the head of Bashir Humphreys; his flicked effort was parried onto the luckless Jefferson Lerma and trickled over the line for an own goal. In just seven minutes, Burnley had transformed a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead.

Tactical Resilience in the Second Period

Realizing the fragility of their lead, Scott Parker shifted Burnley into a compact defensive block for the second half. The Clarets were content to concede 65% of possession to Palace, daring the hosts to break them down.

Despite Palace camping in the Burnley half for most of the final 45 minutes, they found the Clarets’ backline—anchored by Maxime Estève and Joe Worrall—impenetrable. Dúbravka, in goal, proved his worth with a world-class save in the 95th minute to deny Ismaïla Sarr what looked like a certain equalizer.

Impact on the Premier League Relegation Battle

While Burnley remain 19th in the standings with 18 points, the gap to safety has been significantly narrowed. This victory, their first since late October, injects much-needed belief into the squad.

Hannibal’s performance was particularly noteworthy. Since returning from international duty with Tunisia at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the 23-year-old has struggled to find his rhythm. However, his second consecutive start proved he can be the creative engine Burnley need to escape the drop zone. When he was substituted in the 82nd minute for James Ward-Prowse, he received a standing ovation from the travelling supporters.

What’s Next for the Clarets?

Burnley will briefly turn their attention away from the league as they host League One side Mansfield Town in the FA Cup on Saturday. However, with the Premier League survival race heating up, Scott Parker will be hoping this historic comeback marks the beginning of a decisive upward trend.

Hannibal Mejbri Sparks 7-Minute Miracle as Burnley Stun Crystal Palace in 5-Goal Thriller

Burnley’s desperate fight for Premier League survival received a seismic boost on Wednesday evening as they pulled off one of the most improbable comebacks of the season. Trailing by two goals after a dominant opening half-hour from Crystal Palace, the Clarets ignited a frantic seven-minute “purple patch” to secure a vital 3-2 victory at Selhurst Park.

The hero of the night was Tunisia international Hannibal Mejbri, whose tactical discipline and technical brilliance sparked a rally that ended Burnley’s miserable 16-match winless streak in the English top flight. For a side that has languished near the foot of the table, this “remontada” serves as a defiant statement under manager Scott Parker.

For more updates on the relegation battle, visit our Premier League News Hub.

A Night of Two Halves: Palace’s Early Dominance

The evening began in disastrous fashion for the visitors. Burnley arrived late at Selhurst Park due to traffic congestion, and the lack of a proper warm-up appeared evident in the opening exchanges. Crystal Palace, led by Oliver Glasner, took full advantage of the Clarets’ sluggish start.

Jørgen Strand Larsen enjoyed a dream home debut for the Eagles. The Norwegian striker opened the scoring in the 17th minute, latching onto a clever dink from Adam Wharton to fire a half-volley past Martin Dúbravka. Palace doubled their lead in the 33rd minute when Jefferson Lerma delivered a pinpoint cross for Strand Larsen to stoop low and head home. At 2-0, Burnley looked destined for another heavy defeat.

The Hannibal Catalyst: 7 Minutes of Chaos

Just as the home crowd began to anticipate a routine victory, the contest turned on its head. In the 40th minute, Marcus Edwards—whose creative audacity had been Burnley’s only bright spark—pulled the ball back to the edge of the area. Hannibal Mejbri met it with a sublime curling effort that nestled into the far corner.

It was Hannibal’s first Premier League goal since his tenure with Manchester United during the 2023-24 season. More importantly, it acted as a psychological trigger for Scott Parker’s men.

The equalizer followed just three minutes later. Lesley Ugochukwu demonstrated immense power in the midfield to free Jaidon Anthony, who rifled a low right-footed strike past Dean Henderson.

With the first half entering stoppage time, the turnaround was completed. A corner from Anthony found the head of Bashir Humphreys; his flicked effort was parried onto the luckless Jefferson Lerma and trickled over the line for an own goal. In just seven minutes, Burnley had transformed a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead.

Tactical Resilience in the Second Period

Realizing the fragility of their lead, Scott Parker shifted Burnley into a compact defensive block for the second half. The Clarets were content to concede 65% of possession to Palace, daring the hosts to break them down.

Despite Palace camping in the Burnley half for most of the final 45 minutes, they found the Clarets’ backline—anchored by Maxime Estève and Joe Worrall—impenetrable. Dúbravka, in goal, proved his worth with a world-class save in the 95th minute to deny Ismaïla Sarr what looked like a certain equalizer.

Impact on the Premier League Relegation Battle

While Burnley remain 19th in the standings with 18 points, the gap to safety has been significantly narrowed. This victory, their first since late October, injects much-needed belief into the squad.

Hannibal’s performance was particularly noteworthy. Since returning from international duty with Tunisia at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the 23-year-old has struggled to find his rhythm. However, his second consecutive start proved he can be the creative engine Burnley need to escape the drop zone. When he was substituted in the 82nd minute for James Ward-Prowse, he received a standing ovation from the travelling supporters.

What’s Next for the Clarets?

Burnley will briefly turn their attention away from the league as they host League One side Mansfield Town in the FA Cup on Saturday. However, with the Premier League survival race heating up, Scott Parker will be hoping this historic comeback marks the beginning of a decisive upward trend.