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TEMPERS FLARE

Blackburn vs Burnley: Ashley Westwood tackles pitch invader after he shoved team-mate James Tarkowski in fierce derby

Sean Dyche left fuming after shocking incident which followed Swansea loanee Jack Cork's opener for Clarets.

ASHLEY WESTWOOD took down a pitch invader after he shoved shoved team-mate James Tarkowski during Burnley's derby against Blackburn.

The Clarets midfielder intervened as the fan legged it towards the visitors during the Cotton Mills Derby.

 James Tarkowski is confronted by an angry fan on the field
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James Tarkowski is confronted by an angry fan on the fieldCredit: CameraSport - Getty
 Ashley Westwood races in to take down the pitch invader after he raced towards the Clarets players following Jack Cork's opener
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Ashley Westwood races in to take down the pitch invader after he raced towards the Clarets players following Jack Cork's openerCredit: Getty Images
 Burnley flans light a flare to celebrate taking the lead in their derby
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Burnley flans light a flare to celebrate taking the lead in their derbyCredit: PA:Press Association
 Players rushed to James Tarkowski's aid after the ugly incident
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Players rushed to James Tarkowski's aid after the ugly incidentCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Swansea loanee Jack Cork fired the visitors into the lead by turning in Robbie Brady's cross.

And as his team-mates celebrated the strike, a man ran towards the players from the stands and confronted Tarkowski.

Westwood took the man to the ground following a melee before he was taken from the field by stewards and the game was able to continue.

Burnley doubled their advantage on the stroke of half-time as Brady turned goalscorer against the League One outfit.

Sean Dyche's side appear to be heading into the third round with events off the field threatening to overshadow the game.

A flare was lit in the Burnley end soon after Cork's opener in the Carabao Cup clash.

 Tempers flared as Blackburn and Burnley met in the Carabao Cup
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Tempers flared as Blackburn and Burnley met in the Carabao CupCredit: Reuters
 Ashley Barnes celebrates the opener with goalscorer Jack Cork
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Ashley Barnes celebrates the opener with goalscorer Jack CorkCredit: PA:Press Association
 Swansea loanee Cork scored his first goal for Burnley
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Swansea loanee Cork scored his first goal for BurnleyCredit: Reuters
 Robbie Brady added a second for Prem side Burnley
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Robbie Brady added a second for Prem side BurnleyCredit: PA:Press Association


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