Taylor's Burnley edge past Micheal Ward's Arsenal

ePL Invitational

Burnley defender earns a narrow 2-1 victory over the Top Boy actor on EA SPORTS FIFA 20 to secure place in the last 16

Charlie Taylor held off a strong challenge by Top Boy actor Micheal Ward to give Burnley a 2-1 win against Arsenal in the second edition of the ePremier League Invitational.

Taylor went in front with a Chris Wood goal but Ward hit back through a Alexandre Lacazette strike just before half-time.

Jay Rodriguez tapped in after Wood's initial effort was saved to put Taylor ahead for a second time and the Burnley left-back held on to set up a last-16 meeting with Manchester City's Phil Foden on Thursday.

Ward, while proud to represent his beloved Arsenal, shared his disappointment at falling at the first hurdle.

"I feel like I've let down the whole of the Arsenal community," he said. "I don't even want to look at my phone right now!"

Day 1 matches

Spencer Owen (WHU) 1-3 Ryan Sessegnon (TOT) | Report and highlights
Charlie Taylor (BUR) 2-1 Micheal Ward (ARS)
Rolando Aarons (NEW) 1-4 Jofra Archer (MUN) | Report and highlights

How to watch the tournament

Fans can watch all the action on the Premier League's digital channels as well as on the Sky Sports YouTube and Twitch channels, BBC Sport website and iPlayer.

The tournament urges everyone to follow official advice by staying at home and saving lives.

We would also ask anyone inspired to play FIFA 20 to take regular breaks from gaming, every 45 minutes.

See: More details on ePL Invitational