How Burnley's three straight draws against Man Utd, Liverpool and Spurs gives Scott Parker 'perspective'
Scott Parker has highlighted Burnley’s last three results as proof of their improvement since the turn of the new year.
While the Clarets are without a win in their last 14 league games, leaving them 10 points adrift of safety, their form has actually picked up in recent weeks.
Parker’s side are unbeaten in their last three games – against top quality opposition too in Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham – and have lost just two of their last eight games in league and cup.
It’s looking increasingly likely that it’s too little, too late for the Clarets, who could fall further behind before their trip to Sunderland next Monday.
And while Parker understands the urgent need to turn draws into wins, the Clarets boss believes his side are finally heading in the right direction.
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“I don’t think we can lose perspective in terms of what we’ve done and constantly improving,” he said.
“When you look at it, we played Man Utd at Old Trafford earlier in the season and we lose the game by fine margins but we draw against them here [at Turf Moor].
“We have Liverpool next, where we lose the game but then we get a draw at Anfield. First game of the season against Tottenham, where at times it was tough and we lose 3-0, yet we get a draw against them today.
“Of course I understand we need to try and turn these draws into wins. This game was edging closer to that and that’s why I’m disappointed.
“But in the cold light of day when I put my head on the pillow tonight there will be massive improvement and perspective over where this group is moving.”
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