Boss Scott Parker said his Burnley side impressed him in their 1-0 home win over Bristol City.
The victory took the Clarets level on points with second-placed Leeds United and back to within two points of Championship leaders Sheffield United, with seven games remaining.
"We were exceptional for 45 minutes. We should go in two or three-nil up," Parker told BBC Radio Lancashire. "But the main thing is we won.
"We missed some big chances, but we created them and looked a real threat and a top team.
"In the second half, we had some big moments but didn't execute them.