Burnley managed to extend their stay in the Premier League for a second season for the first time in three attempts as they rode high on an excellent home form to finish 16th in the league table.
Burnley had faced relegation in their two previous Premier League campaigns but the third time proved to be lucky for Sean Dyche's side who got off to a good start and were rarely involved in a relegation battle. Key to their survival was their form at Turf Moor where they won 10 of the 19 games played and once Dyche identified a settled lineup, especially at the back, Burnley put in some good displays in front of their home fans. Their away form though prevented them from finishing higher up the league table, with Burnley having to wait until the penultimate game on the road to finally register a victory as they beat Crystal Palace to secure their safety for another season.
While Sam Vokes, Andre Gray and Ashley Barnes all chipped in with crucial goals for Burnley, it was their defense which was responsible for excellent showing, with the likes of Ben Mee, Matthew Lowton and keeper Tom Heaton consistently putting in good displays. However their best player of the campaign was Michael Keane, with the defender's performances catching the eye of the top clubs while also earning him a deserved callup to the England national team.
Though Keane is expected to leave the club in the summer, Burnley do have a pretty solid core of players available and with Dyche expected to be given a bigger budget compared to last season, the addition of new players would complement the available players who have the quality to finish in a better position next season.
