WE give our player ratings for Burnley's opening day defeat to Swansea City at Turf Moor.
TOM HEATON 7
A little unfortunate with the goal having made a good save from Llorente’s flick. Showed safe hands when he was tested from distance, but generally had a quiet game.
MATT LOWTON 6
Swansea’s threat came down the wings and both full-backs were given a tough time. The fresh legs of Jefferson Mont-ero caused Lowton plenty of problems late in the game.
MICHAEL KEANE 7
A solid display from the centre half as he came up against a striker several levels above the quality of those found in the Championship.
BEN MEE 6
Lost the ball in his own half in a very dangerous position during the first half but, thankfully, Llorente couldn’t take advantage. Other than that he didn’t do much wrong.
STEPHEN WARD 6
Like Lowton had a very tough time against Swansea’s rapid wide men. Should have been booked for two early fouls on Mo Barrow.
GEORGE BOYD 6
While Swansea’s threat came down the flanks Burnley’s wide man struggled to really influence the game.
DAVID JONES 7
Some good deliveries from corners and free-kicks in a good display. Neat in possession.
DEAN MARNEY 8*
A WHIRLWIND display from the experienced midfielder, and while the quality might not have been of the very highest level nobody could fault the endeavour.
SCOTT ARFIELD 6
Like Boyd he struggled to really get into the game and eventually made way for Johann Berg Gudmundsson.
SAM VOKES 7
Didn’t quite catch his half-volleyed chance cleanly but still forced Lukasz Fabianski into a smart save. Showed he can operate at this level.
ANDRE GRAY 7
Snatched at one volley in the first half but showed his threat with the counter attack he launched that ended with a fierce drive that forced Fabianski into a save.
SUBS
Johann Berg Gudmundsson for Arfield (75), Lukas Jutkiewicz for Jones (87)
Subs not used: Paul Robinson, Tendayi Darikwa, James Tarkowski, Fredrik Ulvestad, Michael Kightly
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