Scott Parker was left to rue two disallowed goals that led to Burnley's "heartbreaking" late defeat by Brentford.

The Clarets came out on the wrong end of a seven-goal thriller at Turf Moor, where they recovered from 3-0 down after 34 minutes to level things up at 3-3.

Burnley thought they had completed the turnaround, but Zian Flemming's second goal of the game was ruled out for offside following a VAR review.

After Brentford regained their lead through Mikkel Damsgaard, the hosts were also denied a last-gasp equaliser by VAR with Ashley Barnes penalised for handball, meaning they remain eight points from safety in the relegation zone.

"It was heartbreaking for us really, because we deserved [a point]," Parker said. "Second half, we were incredible. To score five goals in 60 minutes, it's full credit to us really.

"VAR and the fine margins of technology to the inch of a sleeve calling something offside is the game of football we live in now. So we accept that. That's the way it is.

"I don't think I can remotely even contemplate speaking about the negatives really. The positives in terms of our reaction, three goals down, the fight, the spirit to get back into the game, two goals disallowed by the finest of margins were defining for us.

"The emotion I feel now is a little bit sad for the players. I'm immensely proud of this group. The adversity we faced. We gave ourselves an absolute mountain to climb, and that mountain was as big as Mount Everest. I thought we were superb, so I'm immensely proud.

"If ever there is a game we look back on, it'll be this game. The fine margins. An offside, which is absolutely minimal. A handball, which I've not seen, but if it is in the law, a handball is a handball. That's the way the game is, we're looking at perfection in every game."

Meanwhile, Brentford boosted their European hopes after sparing their blushes to move within five points of the Champions League places.

Indeed, Brentford have won three consecutive Premier League away games for the first time since March 2025 (five), while they have scored 3+ goals in back-to-back away league games for the first time since April 2024.

Yet, it was "far too much drama for the liking" of Keith Andrews, who signed a new contract with the Bees earlier this week.

"For sure [that was one of wildest games I've seen]. It had a bit of everything, I suppose," he said. "Neutrals will be very pleased. Far too much drama for my liking.

"I have to say, I thought the grit and character we showed to get the result was not surprising, but very pleasing to see.

"Ultimately, you have to have trust in the players you have, and I do have trust. I've said to the players we need to learn from it. We've grounded it out, and that's a new learning curve.

"I'm well aware of what Burnley are capable of. I always knew it would have been a difficult game. Would I have taken 4-3 before the game? Absolutely, for sure."