It’s Sean of the dread for Big Six

HE wasn’t the self-proclaimed “Proudest man in Proudsville” on this occasion.

But Sean Dyche (above) was still full of pride after another outstanding effort from his Clarets.

Burnley, the Premier League’s surprise package of the season, came agonisingly close to an historic first win at Old Trafford since 1962.

How the big boys must be wary of Dyche’s heroes now after they left for home with another highprofile opponent cut down to size thanks to goals from Ashley Barnes (right) and Steven Defour.

Here, they showcased their very best traits – organisation, application, desire and a collective work ethic few other teams can match, all set against a meagre transfer outlay.

And while Burnley’s approach may be rudimentary, the ends justify the means with Dyche’s men deservedly consolidating seventh place.

A point at Old Trafford continued a remarkable run that has seen Burnley win at Chelsea, on the opening day, and Everton, as well as drawing at Liverpool and Tottenham.

The men from Turf Moor are five points off Liverpool in fourth spot, and while a Champions League place remains a fanciful notion, they are still firmly in the mix for the Europa League.

“We want to improve on last season and there are clear signs of that,” said Dyche.

“Are the squad adapting and have we got players who can go in and deliver?

“Today, yes. We haven’t got obvious Premier League players. Sometimes fear can creep in and it wasn’t there.

“Today there was a nice assuredness about the way we went about it.”