Parker tells Championship leaders Burnley to ´keep calm´ after slim Norwich victory

Scott Parker urged Burnley to “keep calm” after they returned to the highest of the Championship with a 2-1 victory over Norwich Metropolis.

With Leeds United and Sheffield United not enjoying till Saturday, the Clarets stole an early march on their rivals, whereas shifting 5 factors away from the third-placed Blades.

First-half objectives from Hannibal Mejbri and Jaidon Anthony put Burnley in management at Turf Moor, although Jack Stacey’s 76th-minute strike ensured a nervy end for the hosts.

However, Parker’s facet held out to make sure their quest for a direct return to the Premier League stays firmly on monitor.

The Clarets additionally prolonged their unbeaten league streak to 29 matches however, regardless of their sturdy place, the top coach insisted his gamers should not get carried away.

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“Total, I’m delighted with the group,” he informed BBC Radio Lancashire. “We set about it first half, and had an unimaginable first half. Each part of our recreation, from the attacking entrance, seemed an actual menace.

“Defensively, when it comes to our positioning, meant we actually suffocated Norwich. Within the second half, we dropped our vitality, largely because of the enterprise of the schedule.

“As soon as a aim goes in, it turns into a nervy time. However we’re disenchanted concerning the aim. We’ve been very good defensively, however I assumed our response, and the stadium’s response, was actually optimistic.

“That is about staying very degree, very targeted, not getting concerned within the feelings of this time of 12 months. My message is to remain calm, there are 4 video games left, let’s hold chalking them off.”