22 Dec 2020

Wood on target as Clarets rise

9:14 am on 22 December 2020

Chris Wood has helped lift Burnley out of the Premier League's relegation zone.

Burnley's New Zealand striker Chris Wood (centre left) scores their second goal during the English Premier League football match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Turf Moor in Burnley.

Chris Wood scores Burnley's second goal in their 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers Photo: AFP

The All Whites striker has scored the Clarets' second goal in their 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Turf Moor.

Wood's third league goal of the season has seen Burnley rise from 18th to 16th on the table, just a point behind Arsenal, who've played an extra match.

Wolves remain 11th.

Strike partner Ashley Barnes scored Burnley's opening goal in the 35th minute, ending a 13-month goal-drought.

Wood doubled their lead six minutes into the second-half before Fabio Silva scored a late penalty for Wolves.