A great philosopher once uttered the phrase, “everybody makes mistakes, everybody has those days.” That quote was never more true for Burnley goalkeeper Arijanet Muric than it was during Saturday’s 1-1 draw vs. Brighton.
Burnley, who are in desperate need of points to avoid relegation, looked set to grab a much-needed victory after taking a 1-0 lead in the 74th minute at home against Brighton.
Five minutes later disaster struck with the worst fail we’ve seen all season. A casual pass back to goalkeeper Muric turned into nightmare fuel that will haunt the Kosovar shot stopper for years.
Muric own goal vs Brighton
DISASTER FOR BURNLEY.
A horrible mistake by Arijanet Muric gifts Brighton an equalizer! pic.twitter.com/5HsiOZvggz— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 13, 2024
Arijanet Muric had 94 touches against Brighton, the most by a goalkeeper in a Premier League game in the last eight season at least.
But one of them led to his own goal... pic.twitter.com/ILQCQJfBkK— Squawka (@Squawka) April 13, 2024
That’s a mistake you only expect to see at the youth soccer level. Absolutely brutal.
Burnley would have to settle for a draw and miss out on two points that would have put them three points behind 18th Luton Town.
