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‘One team…’: Burnley boss’ claim as Portsmouth snaffle point away from Turf Moor

New Burnley boss Fabio Celestini insisted his team showed the greater desire to win their clash with Pompey.

Portsmouth News

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Burnley boss Fabio Celestini claimed his side showed the greater desire to win following a 0-0 draw against Portsmouth.
Burnley generated 18 shots on goal during the match but failed to convert their chances against John Mousinho's team.
The fixture marked Celestini's first match in charge of Burnley after replacing former manager Nicky Hayen.

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New Burnley manager Fabio Celestini claimed his team showed the greater desire to win after their 0-0 Championship draw against Portsmouth at Turf Moor. Taking charge for the first time since succeeding Nicky Hayen on Wednesday, Celestini watched the Clarets dominate large portions of the match and produce 18 shots on goal, though they failed to secure all three points.

The draw extended Burnley's difficult league run to 379 days without a home victory. Despite the result, Celestini expressed satisfaction with his squad's defensive solidity and spirit following only 48 hours of preparation, calling the clean sheet a positive first step.

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‘One team…’: Burnley boss’ claim as Portsmouth snaffle point away from Turf Moor

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