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Matthew Holt

Mike Jackson on 'simple' Burnley need as Leeds United relegation battle set for climax

Burnley caretaker manager Mike Jackson has affirmed his sides desire to continue fighting to the very end, as they battle to remain in the Premier League this season. The Clarets were beaten by 1-0 in north London on Sunday afternoon, as Harry Kane's penalty was to be a decisive blow.

Forward Ashley Barnes was adjudged to have handled inside the penalty area, and, after consulting VAR, referee Kevin Friend pointed to the spot. Following Leeds United's last-gasp 1-1 draw with Brighton, the Clarets are now back in the bottom three, a point below Leeds, but with a game in hand on Jesse Marsch's side.

Jackson's team play Aston Villa on Thursday night, before next Sunday's final round of fixtures, where the last relegation spot will be decided, with the Clarets boss remaining positive about his team's chances.

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