Sean Dyche Says That 'Today Was About Us' as Burnley Gain Vital Three Points Against Everton

Published on: 22 October 2016

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has expressed his satisfaction with his side's performance against Everton and how they 'make it awkward for the opposition'.


The Clarets defended with solidity and organisation in the face of a largely dominant Everton side, but were still able to come away with all three points after winning 2-1.


When they had the chance, they made it difficult for Everton at the back, and, after Sam Vokes opened the scoring in the first half, Scott Arfield was able to grab a 90th minute winner at Turf Moor.

"I like the fact that we got back to what we're about," Sean Dyche said to the Belfast Telegraph.


"Last week (in a 3-1 loss at Southampton), we didn't play how we play, we didn't make the game about us. (Today) it was about us. I was pleased we attempted to make the game about us.


"We like to play mixed football, we want to to make it awkward for the opposition. We want to work from a good, solid framework, which I thought was on show. I thought they gave everything.

"We're authentic in what we are, we are not trying to kid anyone, brand ourselves or tell the world we're going to play like Barcelona. We're telling the world we're going to give everything to continue to be in the Premier League."


The victory against Everton continues Burnley's excellent home form. The Clarets have picked up 10 points from a possible 18 at home this season.


Incidentally, all of their points this season have come at Turf Moor, showing how vital their form at home is going to be if they are to remain in the Premier League.

"Over the last three and a half years of my time here it's been a difficult place for teams to come to anyway," Dyche added.


"We want that, we need that. We've seen it's difficult to get points on the road. The Premier League exaggerates that more than most. I'm not sure on the stats but certainly in the mind's eye, Premier League teams seem to be stronger at home than they are away.


"Our mentality is strong away from home, it's just performances haven't been as strong. We've got to continue to improve that."


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