The 2016-17 campaign delivered a vital relegation escape for Burnley as The Clarets clinched a crucial 16th-place finish in their return to the Premier League. Leading the charge in the league was the dependable centre-forward Sam Vokes, whose 10 goals proved decisive in a campaign built on the fortress of Turf Moor, where they earned the vast majority of their points. Under manager Sean Dyche, the team's successful fight for survival secured a second successive season in the top flight for the first time in 40 years, marking a momentous year in the club's modern history.