Burnley boss Sean Dyche made no excuses for his counter-attacking tactics after his side stunned Liverpool 2-0 on Saturday.
Liverpool never recovered from the second-minute goal by Sam Vokes and, when Andre Gray doubled the hosts' advantage just before half-time, the visitors' job was made even more difficult as the Clarets put men behind the ball and conceded territory.
It proved an effective tactic as the Reds had 81 percent possession but struggled to create any genuine chances, with 25 shots bringing just five on target but none that really troubled goalkeeper Tom Heaton.
Dyche said that the opponents of newly promoted Burnley were likely to control the pace against the Clarets this season.
"We spoke to the players about the realities of this division. They [Liverpool] are a fine side and have players everywhere who can keep the ball,'' he said.
"Possession has to lead to something and I don't think they opened us up too many times.
"It was a myth that came out about five years ago that possession wins you games and Leicester disproved that last year.
"We knew the midfield would have to work hard and we could produce a good performance with two banks of four.
"I think the organisation and belief of the players was unbelievable.
"To come off their result last week and then for us to win 2-0 I think is a coupon-buster for most people.''