Burnley 2-0 Swansea City
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Jack Cork's goal was his first in the league for Burnley since his summer move
Burnley showed they "can find different ways to win", according to manager Sean Dyche as they moved to within a point of the Premier League top four with an impressive victory over Swansea.
The hosts took the lead in the 29th minute when Jack Cork headed home in the six-yard box to finish an excellent move against the club he left in July.
Ashley Barnes then doubled the lead 11 minutes later, smashing in off the left post from 25 yards.
Barnes had earlier gone close but his back-post header was saved by Lukasz Fabianski from close range.
Swansea improved in the second half, having been thoroughly outplayed before the break, but did not have a shot on target until the 95th minute.
"The first goal came from our keeper working our way down the field to score," Dyche said. "The second one was from a great press.
"We played pockets of fantastic football to see the game through."
The Swans have now lost four consecutive league games while Burnley continue their best start to a season since since 1973-74 and have won three consecutive top-flight games for the first time since 1975.
They remain seventh in the table but are just one point behind fourth-placed Tottenham and level on points with Arsenal and Liverpool, who both won on Saturday.
Burnley resolute yet stylish
Dyche delighted with Swansea performance
It is 27 days since Everton sacked manager Ronald Koeman and Dyche has been heavily linked with the vacant role.
Dyche bristled with frustration, external before the game when asked again about the situation, but his side showed no sign of distraction as they put in a typically resolute performance.
The Clarets are often criticised for their playing style, but Cork's opener was the result of a fine flowing move from the hosts.
The midfielder, given his first England cap against Germany last Friday, started the move by winning the ball in midfield before feeding it to Barnes who passed wide to Robbie Brady.
Cork carried on his run and when Brady produced a pin-point cross he did not miss from close range.
The second period saw Burnley sit back and protect their lead and they did so impressively with goalkeeper Nick Pope not having to make a save until Wilfried Bony's header in stoppage time.
The defensive attitude of Dyche's side was perfectly summed up when, in quick succession, Matt Lowton twice threw himself in front of the ball, resulting in loud cheers from the home fans.
"My way of managing is giving the best way to win and it's a very long season but I'm pleased with the start," Dyche said.
Goal shy Swans in trouble
Burnley 2-0 Swansea: We need to break cycle - Paul Clement
If Burnley's start to the season has been impressive, Swansea's has been anything but as they equalled their longest losing streak in the Premier League.
Paul Clement's side remain in the bottom three - 19th and two points from safety - and have lost six of their past seven games.
They improved going forward following the introduction of Bony at half-time and although they had 13 shots, few could be regarded as clear-cut chances.
The Swans were also disorganised at the back which was summed up when a long goal-kick from Burnley's Pope made its way to Jeff Hendrick in behind defence before Fabianski rushed out to save.
"We had a bright start but when we conceded the first goal it affected our confidence," Clement said. "Our confidence is clearly on a downward spiral.
"Burnley are very good at making you make errors and capitalising on them.
"As a side, we are playing under our potential and I have to find a way to break this cycle.
"We have to find a way to grind out a win and get the best out of our players."
The Welsh club's problems were further compounded when top scorer Tammy Abraham left the field on a stretcher in the second half.
The England striker seemed to be struggling with a back injury and had been treated for the issue earlier in the half before eventually being withdrawn.
Man of the match - Ashley Barnes
Ashley Barnes was given a start after Burnley's top scorer Chris Wood was absent through injury and he produced a tireless performance, topped with a spectacular first goal since April
Barnes ends barren run - the best stats
Swansea have failed to score in seven of their past 11 away games in the Premier League
Jack Cork, who scored today against his former side, ended a run of 43 Premier League appearances without a goal
Ashley Barnes scored his first Premier League goal at Turf Moor since New Year's Eve 2016, ending a run of 13 Premier League games without a goal on home soil
Jeff Hendrick has had a hand in three goals in nine Premier League games this season (two goals, one assist) - the same total he registered in 32 appearances in 2016-17
What's next?
Few would have expected Burnley and Arsenal to be separated by only goal difference at this stage of the season, and the two sides will meet at Turf Moor on Sunday (14:00 GMT).
Swansea return to the Liberty Stadium for their next game as they look to end their losing run when they play Bournemouth on Saturday (15:00).