Crystal Palace 0 Burnley 0: Speroni denies Clarets as Laws praises team

Chris Eagles hit the crossbar and Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni produced a hat-trick of great saves to deny young striker Jay Rodriguez, who also saw a shot come back off the angle during the closing stages.

Laws said: "Of course it's two points dropped but we are delighted with the performance and there are too many plusses to be disappointed.

"We came here and dominated and how we haven't scored is incredible. I am proud of the performance and it shows we are going in the right direction.

"I can take a lot out it. Individually the bar was set and if we continue like that I will be delighted.

"Without question that is our best performance of the season, particularly away from home. It's what we are capable of. I was expecting it.

"Speroni was on form. Even our 'keeper, who didn't have a lot to do, made a couple of important saves, but their 'keeper was busy. Their 'keeper was in inspirational form.

"We kept pressing forward but just couldn't find the net.

"We got into good positions, but we just couldn't get past the goalkeeper. Our supporters have seen an outstanding performance.

"Jay could have had a hat-trick. He made the difference. He is hungry to do well. That is why I have been hesitant to bring anyone else in. And Jack Cork was outstanding. He was in the thick of the action when it mattered."

Crystal Palace: Speroni, Marrow, Davis, McCarthy, Clyne, Cadogan (Zaha 46), Danns, Garvan, Dorman (Bennett 61), Djilali (Andrew 82), Vaughan. Unused substitutes: Price, Barrett, O'Keefe, Counago.

Burnley: Jensen, Mears, Carlisle, Bikey, Fox, Wallace (Rodriguez 21), Cork, Marney, Elliott, Eagles, Iwelumo (Thompson 70). Unused substitutes: Grant, Alexander, Duff, Paterson, Cort.

Referee: J Linnington (Isle of Wight).