Burnley crushes Plymouth 5-0 with Flemming, Laurent goals

Burnley achieved a decisive 5-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle, with midfielders Zian Flemming and Josh Laurent each scoring twice in a dominant first-half performance. Flemming's brace included a remarkable first-time volley, contributing to his tally of seven goals in the last six away games, while Laurent's goals marked his first since joining Burnley from Stoke City. The win is Burnley's second five-goal match of the season and extends their unbeaten run to 15 games, placing them third in the Championship, two points behind Sheffield United. This result highlights Burnley's recent offensive struggles, having the lowest goal tally among the top four clubs, yet showing potential with emphatic victories against lower-ranked teams. Plymouth, under new management, remains at the bottom of the table and six points from safety, facing a challenging battle against relegation. Burnley is set to face league leader Leeds United next, a critical match in their promotion aspirations.