""It's a young team and I think over the first seven games we have switched off at times. If you switch off for one second here you get punished. "It's another brand new team, it is a brand new defensive line and we are working tirelessly with that.""
"The Clarets sit 18th in the table after a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa before the international break, with Donyell Malen's brace condemning them to a fifth league loss of the season. Following their loss to Villa, Parker was left frustrated with his defence for "switching off" too often, making it easy for opposition sides to capitalise. The defeat marked Burnley's fourth straight away loss to start a league campaign for the first time since 2009/10."
Burnley sit 18th after a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, with Donyell Malen's brace handing them a fifth league loss. Defensive lapses and moments of switching off have cost the Clarets, who have conceded 13 goals in their first four away matches, their worst away start since 2009/10. Scott Parker described the squad as young with a brand new defensive line working tirelessly but prone to youthful errors and frustration. He emphasized perspective and the need to improve in specific areas. Leeds United also lost to Tottenham, ending a 23-game unbeaten home run at Elland Road and showing a lack of clinical edge.
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