CRICHTON: Made an important save from Derek Lilley in the first half, but a question mark over Oxford's second goal...6

WEST: Joined in the Clarets attack to good effect in the first half before being sacrificed for another striker after an hour...7

BRANCH: Not worried defensively, Branch added an extra dimension when breaking swiftly with the ball at his feet...7

MELLON: Highly influential before the break and unlucky not to score, the midfield man was stifled more in the second half prior to Burnley's storming finish...7

DAVIS: Given the slip a couple of times by the lively Derek Lilley...6

THOMAS: Not at his commanding best but did well to play after a bout of flu...6

LITTLE: Starved of the ball for too long in the second half, he was always the man liable to make things happen for the Clarets...8

COOK: Badly missed after his half-time withdrawal, the schemer made a welcome return to add some creativity in the first 45 minutes...7

COOKE: The chances aren't falling his way at the moment, but he made up for it with plenty of strong running to benefit others...7 PAYTON: Cometh the hour, cometh the man and the striker delivered in typical style with a hat-trick...9

MULLIN: Continued his good form with another positive performance, earning the penalty that got Payton off the mark...8

SUBSTITUTES

WELLER: Another encouraging step on the comeback trail, his cross created the second goal which gave the Clarets their lifeline...7

JEPSON: Didn't have his usual immediate impact, although he was in there at the death to help bring about the winner...6

SMITH: Lively return to action which bodes well for the rest of the season, if he can stay fit

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