Tom Heaton 8
Good save from Moses and good hands to hold Adam effort. Commanded his area brilliantly as Burnley came under increasing pressure in the second half.
Kieran Trippier 7
Moses took the direct route at Trippier every time he got the ball but the full-back stood up well. Lucky to get away with a sloppy clearance late on.
Michael Duff 8
Made a vital block on a Moses shot as the pressure increased and stood up to everything that was thrown at the Clarets in the second half.
Jason Shackell 9
An excellent performance from the captain. He made a vital header to take the ball away from Diouf in the first half and won everything in the second.
Stephen Ward 9
Grew in stature as the game went on and in the final 10 minutes he was winning every challenge and header to repel Stoke’s attacks.
Michael Kightly 8
A great return to his former club. Helped distract Begovic for Ings’ first goal and supplied a lovely cross for the second after beating Shawcross.
Dean Marney 8
Took an elbow from N’Zonzi at one point and worked his socks off to try and stem the tide of Stoke attacks as the game wore on.
David Jones 8
Made a superb defensive header at one corner and immediately raced out to put off Bardsley as he lined up a shot, but along with Marney struggled to gain control.
George Boyd 7
Excellent industry again working back to help his defenders, but decision making occasionally a little poor, especially with a late counter in the first half.
Danny Ings 9
His two goals were tap-ins, but his movement for the second was excellent, and his work rate to help defensively was exceptional.
Ashley Barnes 8
Had a big hand in both goals. Superb control and cross for first, and a delightful flick to set Kightly free for the second.
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