A ninth goal of the season from Josh Brownhill and a vicious Zian Flemming strike helped the Clarets on their way to a 2-0 Boxing Day win at Bramall Lane.
In doing so, Scott Parker’s side now sit just one point adrift of the Blades at the midway point in the season.
It was a thoroughly deserved three points from the visitors, who were once again superb defensively – keeping a 14th clean sheet of the season – while showing a clinical edge in front of goal at the other end of the pitch.
Here’s how Burnley’s players rated:
9. Josh Brownhill - 9/10
Another game, another goal. That’s now nine for the season. He took it well too, heading home at the back stick. Linked up play so well too. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
10. Hannibal - 8/10
Continues to excel out of position on the left, bringing so much energy. Won the free-kick that led to Burnley’s second goal. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
11. Jaidon Anthony - 7/10
Caused one or two problems with some new corner routines and almost added a third at the death when he forced his way through. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
12. Zian Flemming - 8/10
Ensured a far more comfortable second-half with his vicious strike into the top corner. Did superbly in the build-up for the opening goal too. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard