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Connor Roberts hit a stunning first Premier League goal and Nathan Collins added another as Burnley moved to within one point of fourth-bottom Everton with a 2-0 win against Southampton.
Saints started brightly but it was Burnley who took the lead on 12 minutes when Josh Brownhill teed up Roberts to turn and send a curling effort beyond the reach of Fraser Forster.
Wout Weghorst was twice denied by the brilliance of goalkeeper Forster, who then tipped away a Jay Rodriguez header before Weghorst struck the woodwork as Burnley pressed for a second.
The Clarets doubled their tally after 44 minutes when Collins headed home from another Brownhill assist. It was Burnley's 11th goal attempt in a dominant opening half.
Charlie Taylor's superb block averted the danger from Southampton's Che Adams as the Clarets dug in to claim back-to-back home wins.
Burnley remain 18th on 28 points, but if they avoid defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday the Clarets will move above Everton, who face Liverpool at Anfield later that day.
Southampton stay in 13th with 39 points.
See: Burnley report | Southampton report
Next fixtures
Burnley: 24 Apr v Wolves (H)
Southampton: 24 Apr v Brighton (A)
Match officials
Referee: Stuart Attwell. Assistants: Stuart Burt, Wade Smith. Fourth official: Peter Bankes. VAR: John Brooks. Assistant VAR: Dan Cook.
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