Burnley picked up a much-needed three points with their first win of the Christmas period, not quite managing to climb out of trouble but looking a lot more like their old selves in holding out against West Ham. Sean Dyche dropped Joe Hart and returned to a 4-4-2 formation in the hope of restoring some of the defensive solidity that has served the club well in the past.
It seemed to work, in that Burnley kept a rare clean sheet, though perhaps judgment should be reserved until opponents who can show a little more attacking conviction are encountered. Tom Heaton was not given a great deal to do in his first league appearance of the season until he made an excellent one-handed stop to foil Andy Carroll at the end. This was one of those tepid West Ham away performances that makes one wonder how they inspire such a large and loyal following, even for an early kick-off in the north.
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