THE FANS’ VERDICTS

PETER BELL (afcbchimes.blogspot.co.uk)

Another shocking performance! Howe’s players are not raising their game. Asmir Begovic had his usual flap and Gosling could hardly stand up, let alone make a decent pass. Wilson and Brooks were also guilty of missing chances. Confidence is at rock bottom. We need a spark.

STAR MAN: JEFFERSON LERMA

TONY SCHOLES (uptheclarets.com)

What a day to turn in our best performance of the season. This was the ultimate team performance with every player on top form. Now we’re eight points clear of the bottom three and close to ensuring another season in the Premier League.

STAR MAN: DWIGHT McNEIL