Vincent Kompany says Burnley 'still believe' ahead of FFP verdict for Everton and Nottingham Forest

Vincent Kompany says his Burnley side is still fuelled by “belief” after holding onto a vital win over Brentford.

The Clarets survived a comeback to clinch a first win in 11 Premier League games. Jacob Bruun Larsen’s early penalty and David Datro Fofana’s goal were enough to seal three points that followed a draw at West Ham United last week.

Even with those two positive results, Burnley are five points off Luton Town and eight off Everton and Nottingham Forest, the two teams directly above the relegation zone. They have a far inferior goal difference too.

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But with both Everton and Forest facing the threat of points deductions, there remains uncertainty about what the state of play will be in the battle for survival.

A verdict in the Premier League finance case against Forest is expected in the coming days while the conclusion of Everton’s case will be known in the next month. Both clubs will have the opportunity to appeal, potentially casting doubt over what the final rulings will be that could extend beyond the end of the season.

Significant punishments would be required to offer Burnley real hope of having a say in the fight, but with so much unclear, Kompany said his side retains belief after the battling win against 10-men Brentford.

He said: “There’s never been a lack of belief. That’s never been the case. For us we have total belief, full belief. I just want to see, and it’s a bigger picture idea, but I just want to see players always alive. Players being alive. The goal we scored, the second one, it’s everything