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WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: A general view inside the stadium as Sky Sports TV Presenters Dave Jones, Micah Richards and Karen Carney look on prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City at Molineux on May 11, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Wolves v Burnley: Team news, predicted teams and TV details

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Presenter Jeff Stelling interacts with their mobile phone following the Vanarama National League Play-Off Final match between Hartlepool United and Torquay United at Ashton Gate on June 20, 2021 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

New talkSPORT presenter Jeff Stelling makes surprising boyhood Burnley claim

CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 16: Michael Duff, Head Coach of Swansea City, looks on prior tothe Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Swansea City at Cardiff City Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)

Michael Duff axed by Championship side after less than six months in charge

After keeping his first clean sheet of the season on Saturday, can Trafford make it two in two?

Gallery: How Burnley are predicted to line-up against Wolves

10-man Chelsea triumphed over Brighton on Sunday with former Seagulls shotstopper Robert Sanchez doing enough to make the Premier League team of the week. Sanchez made a total of seven saves and three high ball claims in a solid showing against his former employers.

Gallery: Burnley players dominate team of the week following Sheff Utd win

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 02: Josh Cullen of Burnley during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on September 02, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Burnley dealt injury & suspension blow ahead of Wolves test

The striker got Southampton off to a blistering start in their game against Watford in April 2019.

Where Jay Rodriguez features in list of Premier League's fastest goalscorers

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, celebrates after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Sheffield United at Turf Moor on December 02, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany explains why Burnley won't get carried away by Sheff Utd win

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: The FA Cup Trophy is seen prior to The Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Burnley handed tough FA Cup third round draw against Premier League rivals

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Referee Chris Kavanagh shows a yellow card to Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Sheffield United at Turf Moor on December 02, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany makes Oli McBurnie claim following striker's dismissal

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: BBC Presenter Alan Shearer during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Leicester City and Manchester United at The King Power Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Leicester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Alan Shearer pinpoints key to Burnley's battering of 'disgraceful' Sheff Utd

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Jay Rodriguez of Burnley celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Sheffield United at Turf Moor on December 02, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Opinion: Burnley's first home win had been coming, but no-one predicted this

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: The FA Cup Trophy is seen prior to The Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

How to watch FA Cup third round draw as Burnley enter the competition

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Paul Heckingbottom, Manager of Sheffield United, reacts during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Sheffield United at Turf Moor on December 02, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Sheff Utd boss Paul Heckingbottom left furious following Burnley capitulation

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, celebrates after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Sheffield United at Turf Moor on December 02, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany's verdict on Burnley's emphatic home win against Sheff Utd

A relatively quiet afternoon but stayed alert to make two good stops to finally keep his first clean sheet of the season.

Gallery: Burnley player ratings vs Sheffield United as SEVEN 8/10s handed out

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Jacob Bruun Larsen of Burnley celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Sheffield United at Turf Moor on December 02, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Burnley 5-0 Sheffield United: Delight as Clarets finally record first home win

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Sheffield United at Turf Moor on December 02, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Burnley name starting line-up for must-win Sheffield United clash

The match ball is filmed pitch-side ahead of the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on October 26, 2020. (Photo by Michael Regan / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by MICHAEL REGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Burnley v Sheffield United: Team news, predicted teams and TV details

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Vincent Kompany Manager of Burnley during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany in no mood to play down importance of Sheffield United game

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on October 07, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany mulls over Burnley's plans for upcoming transfer window

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Referee Samuel Barrott shows a yellow card to Edson Alvarez of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany raises doubts about radical plans to introduce sin bins

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Danny Ings of West Ham United is challenged by Sander Berge of Burnley during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany delivers Sander Berge verdict ahead of Sheffield United reunion

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley speaks with NFL legend and Burnley FC stakeholder JJ Watt after defeating Cardiff City during the Sky Bet Championship between Burnley and Cardiff City at Turf Moor on May 08, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany responds after being given JJ Watt's full backing

Arijanet Muric hasn't trained all week due to his recent infection, so Trafford will continue in between the sticks.

Gallery: Stick or twist? Burnley predicted team vs Sheffield United

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, looks on during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Crystal Palace at Turf Moor on November 04, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Injury update ahead of Sheff Utd clash as Kompany hints at potential issue

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Johann Berg Gudmundsson of Burnley celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Sky Bet Championship between Burnley and Sheffield United at Turf Moor on April 10, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Supercomputer predicts outcome of Burnley's must-win clash against Sheff Utd

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Vincent Kompany Manager of Burnley during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany addresses Burnley performance levels ahead of Sheff Utd clash

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: J.J. Watt, Minority Owner of Burnley, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by James Gill/Getty Images)

JJ Watt makes emphatic statement about Vincent Kompany's Burnley future

Skipper Steven Caldwell lifts the Championship play-off final trophy

Where are they now? The 2009 promotion-winning Burnley team that beat Sheff Utd

Points without VAR: 29. Difference 0.

Gallery: Where Burnley would sit in Premier League table without VAR

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Vincent Kompany, manager of Burnley, looks on during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by James Gill/Getty Images)

How is Vincent Kompany still able to believe despite miserable start to season?

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: A general view of the inside of the stadium as The LED board shows the message "Checking Possible Penalty Foul", after a VAR Review takes place after Harry Wilson of Fulham (not pictured) is fouled by Joao Gomes of Wolverhampton Wanderers (not pictured), during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage on November 27, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Official involved in Fulham v Wolves controversy on VAR duty for Sheff Utd clash

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Luca Koleosho of Burnley is challenged by Vladimir Coufal of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany's message to Burnley players after West Ham controversy

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Luca Koleosho of Burnley reacts during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Dermot Gallagher delivers verdict on penalty incidents during West Ham defeat

Pep Guardiola's men remain favourites despite slipping to second following their 1-1 draw against Liverpool.

Supercomputer predicts final table following Burnley's defeat to West Ham

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Emerson Palmieri of West Ham United battles for possession with Johann Gudmundsson and Vitinho of Burnley during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by James Gill/Getty Images)

Johann Gudmundsson sends crucial message following heartbreaking West Ham defeat

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: David Moyes, Manager of West Ham United, acknowledges the fans alongside Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

West Ham boss David Moyes provides honest assessment of Burnley win

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Ian Wright, pundit for ITV sport ahead of the UEFA Womens Nations League match between England and Belgium at The King Power Stadium on October 27, 2023 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Ian Wright makes damning Burnley claim following painful late West Ham defeat

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Dara O'Shea of Burnley looks dejected after the team's defeat in the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by James Gill/Getty Images)

Opinion: Burnley's cruel West Ham defeat proves they must find a way to win

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by James Gill/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany's verdict on Burnley's devastating late West Ham defeat

Looked to be heading to a long-awaited clean sheet, but those plans were wrecked during a horrid final few minutes.

Burnley player ratings vs West Ham as 8/10 handed out despite cruel late defeat

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Divin Mubama of West Ham United celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Burnley 1-2 West Ham: Late heartbreak cruelly denies Clarets first home points

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, looks on prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Burnley FC at Vitality Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Burnley name starting line-up for West Ham clash as key man returns to the bench

The match ball is filmed pitch-side ahead of the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on October 26, 2020. (Photo by Michael Regan / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by MICHAEL REGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Burnley v West Ham: Team news, predicted teams and TV details

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Vincent Kompany Manager of Burnley during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

'There have been signs': Vincent Kompany makes Burnley progress claim

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Lyle Foster of Burnley in action during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Manchester City at Turf Moor on August 11, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany weighs in on #MileForLyle movement