Heaton – United result gives us something to build on now

Many pundits have envisaged that Burnley’s next cluster of games could be key to their survival hopes.
Tom HeatonTom Heaton
Tom Heaton

Crystal Palace, 19th after three games with a solitary point, are first up for the Clarets tomorrow at Selhurst Park, while Sunderland, West Brom and Leicester City follow.

But Clarets keeper Tom Heaton believes that a first point and clean sheet has set Burnley up well for the forthcoming challenge.

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The 28-year-old, who made a vital stop to deny Robin Van Persie in the 0-0 stalemate against Manchester United, said: “It was important to get that first point on the board and there was a clean sheet to go with it.

“It settles everybody down, relieves a little bit of pressure and allows us to keep moving forward.

“I think we all knew it was going to be a tough start.

“Chelsea, United and Swansea away is a tough trio of games.

“Thankfully we’re on the back of a very good result and a great performance.

“There’s a lot of things to build on to take in to this run of games.”