Dyche Points the Way

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2020-12-12T11:00:00.000Z

Dyche Points the Way

2020-12-12T11:00:00.000Z

Sean Dyche wants his side to take the next step and turn their improving performances into points.

The Clarets had to Arsenal on Sunday having lost just one of their last four games as they look to overcome a troubled start to their Premier League campaign.

And with the results improving, the Burnley boss is conscious of the need to turn those displays into wins.

Dyche said: “We were on the right lines against Everton, and in a couple of the other games recently.

“Yes, we had an off day against Manchester City, but many teams can do that. However, we can’t concern ourselves too much with the opposition, because we have our own challenges.

“We will be focusing on the players here because we have a group who are getting fitter and the sharpness of those who needed football is beginning to come back.

Generally, we are looking like a stronger unit. Now we have to turn that into wins.

“It’s not rocket science. I can talk about stronger performances and all the rest of it, but sooner or later we have to start putting wins together.

“We are showing the right signs, but we have to factually go and take care of business, so that’s what our thought process is.”

Arsenal remain one of only two Premier League clubs that Dyche has yet to taste victory over.

Sheffield United are the other team, although games between those two sides have not been as regular in recent seasons as games against the Gunners, many of which have involved hard luck stories.

“Over the years we haven’t had a result against Arsenal, but we’ve actually stepped on in a number of games,” added Dyche, who could have Phil Bardsley available for selection this weekend.

“A few decisions have gone against us down the years, when we have actually delivered some good performances.

“There is a lot of noise about them at the moment, but the investment they have made in players probably ensures quality, and they certainly have that.

“They have players who can turn a game at any moment, so we have to be diligent, go down there on the front foot and try to win it.

“That’s certainly the mindset, because we know we’ll have to play well to get anything.”

Clarets+ will have live commentary from The Emirates on Sunday, from 7pm.