Tom Heaton 8
Two terrific stops from Valencia and Amalfitano lifted 10-man Burnley after the penalty. Continued to keep them in it
Kieran Trippier 7
Tested by pace of opposition at times but defended the box well. Timed his forward runs carefully but delivery did not always carry the necessary quality
Michael Duff 5
No question that the defender fouled Valencia for the penalty, but to be sent off for it, with team-mates covering, was harsh in the extreme
Jason Shackell 8
Got his body in the way numerous times to protect Heaton and stop Hammers from doubling their lead. Header off the line
Ben Mee 6
Lucky not to concede a second penalty, despite no contact, after sliding in the box towards Downing, who caused him problems
George Boyd 5
Burnley’s marathon man has perhaps run out of steam. Hasn’t looked at his energetic best for a few games. Made way for Keane
Scott Arfield 6
Started brightly and continued to play with plenty of energy but some promising moves broke down in final third
David Jones 6
Fulfils manager’s ‘minimum requirement, maximum effort’ mantra but not the spark Clarets needed against Hammers
Matt Taylor 7
Tried to push his former club’s buttons on his return. Worked hard, carved out openings and brought a smart save from Adrian
Ashley Barnes 6
Back after one-match ban for the injured Vokes and looked to bully the back line. Had a good header saved by Adrian
Danny Ings 6
Had half chances and good chances, but it’s just not happening for the striker at the moment. Keeps trying
Substitutes Michael Keane (for Boyd 46) Marvin Sordell (for Barnes 79) Ross Wallace (for Matt Taylor 81)
Subs not used Matt Gilks, Lukas Jutkiewicz, Steven Reid, Lukas Jutkiewicz
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