This protected the full-backs, who aggressively pressed outwards when the opposition played around the block.
Sean Dyche often used a narrow 4-4-2 with Burnley, and the low block was key to their survival in the Premier League. Dyche’s wingers worked back and narrowed to form a compact midfield line of four. This protected the full-backs, who aggressively pressed outwards when the opposition played around the block. Burnley aimed to force the ball away from the centre of the pitch and had big, strong centre-backs who were ready to deal with any balls into the penalty area.