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Burnley's Tom Heaton happy to frustrate 'top quality' Man United

Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton sympathised with "top quality" Manchester United after the Clarets held them to a goalless draw on a frustrating afternoon for Jose Mourinho's side.

United had 72 percent of possession and 37 shots on goal but failed to find the back of the net, thanks in part to the incredible display by Heaton.

The 30-year-old came through the ranks at Old Trafford before leaving in search of regular football in 2010, and he backed his former side to come good.

"I think they played well," he told MUTV. "There are a lot of top quality players in there.

"We just managed to defend the box, block that final little pass and disrupt them a little bit which can be difficult. We have all been there when we're trying to break teams down. I think we managed to keep them out today and it is great for us, but a touch frustrating for them.

"We came with a game plan and that was there was all to see. But I thought we did it well, there were a lot of opportunities, there was a lot of attacking play from United but we put our bodies on the line.

"The heart and desire from our lads was incredible. Not many teams come away from Old Trafford with a point and a clean sheet so we are delighted."

Heaton made one save in particular, to deny Zlatan Ibrahimovic, that required medical attention but he was happy to keep a clean sheet.

"He caught it really well," he said. "I tried to close the space down and spread myself as best as I could. Thankfully, today it hit the end of my arm, it was a sore one on the elbow because it was fully extended but it never quite hurts as much when you keep it out."