The Clarets put three past Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park to climb to 15th in the table while opening up an 11 point gap from the bottom three.
Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Jay Rodriguez gave Sean Dyche's side the best possible start when putting the away side two goals up inside 10 minutes.
Matt Lowton then netted his first top-flight goal for Burnley in the second half with a tremendous volley.
However, a serious-looking injury to captain Ben Mee put a blot on an otherwise perfect day for the visitors.
Here are the RATINGS.
9. Jack Cork 8.4
Won the second balls in midfield and showed great awareness to intercept the ball when Westwood's press forced the errors. Linked the play well in the middle, keeping Burnley moving, restricted options for Palace on the ball, and pinned Guaita for Burnley's second.
10. Ashley Barnes 8.3
Continued to get the better of Dann, who will have been praying for the full-time whistle. Got his body in the way of the ball and his marker to hold it up, piece the play together and draw fouls. Went close with a couple off deflected efforts in the first half.
11. Jay Rodriguez 8.5
A very welcome return to form for the Burnley striker. His header inside 10 minutes set things up for the rest of the game and he assisted Lowton for the third. Ran the channels, pressed energetically from the front and gave a helping hand in defence.
12. Robbie Brady 6.9
Only given 20 minutes when replacing Gudmundsson, but continued the Icelandic winger's good work against the ball down that right hand side to preserve Burnley's clean sheet.