The 2021-22 campaign delivered ultimate heartbreak for Burnley as The Clarets finished a perilous 18th in the Premier League, resulting in relegation to the EFL Championship and ending their six-season stay in the top flight. The year was defined by a brutal lack of consistency and the seismic, mid-April decision to sack legendary manager Sean Dyche after nearly a decade in charge. Spearheading the attack and proving to be the brightest spark was new signing Maxwel Cornet, whose 9 crucial league goals were often spectacular. Despite a late-season fight under caretaker Mike Jackson, The Clarets ultimately fell short on the final day of the season, marking a devastating and unforgettable end to an era for the historic club.