Arsenal have been a huge threat from set pieces this season, so Trafford will need to be a lot more commanding of his box than he's been in recent weeks.Arsenal have been a huge threat from set pieces this season, so Trafford will need to be a lot more commanding of his box than he's been in recent weeks.
Arsenal have been a huge threat from set pieces this season, so Trafford will need to be a lot more commanding of his box than he's been in recent weeks.

Burnley predicted team to face Arsenal as Vincent Kompany faces left-back conundrum - gallery

Matt Scrafton
By Matt Scrafton
Published 16th Feb 2024, 06:00 BST
Burnley return to Turf Moor on Saturday looking to claim a surprise win against title-challenging Arsenal.

Vincent Kompany’s men were beaten 3-1 by Liverpool last time out, despite producing an encouraging display in front of a record crowd at Anfield.

Lyle Foster has now joined Jordan Beyer, Luca Koleosho and Nathan Redmond on the sidelines, yet Charlie Taylor is expected to return to contention.

With that in mind, here’s how we think the Clarets could line up against Mikel Arteta’s side:

With that in mind, here’s how we think the Clarets could line up against Mikel Arteta’s side:

Does Delcroix keep his spot at left-back? Or does the returning Charlie Taylor reclaim his place in the side?

5. LB - Hannes Delcroix

Does Delcroix keep his spot at left-back? Or does the returning Charlie Taylor reclaim his place in the side? Photo: John Powell

Photo Sales
The skipper will need to be on top of his game to get to grips with Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard. On the scoresheet during the reverse fixture at the Emirates.

6. CM - Josh Brownhill

The skipper will need to be on top of his game to get to grips with Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard. On the scoresheet during the reverse fixture at the Emirates. Photo: Naomi Baker

Photo Sales
The commanding midfielder will no doubt prove important at both ends of the pitch once again.

7. CM - Sander Berge

The commanding midfielder will no doubt prove important at both ends of the pitch once again. Photo: Justin Setterfield

Photo Sales
The ex-Aston Villa man has been preferred to Johann Gudmundsson and Jacob Bruun Larsen at right wing for the last couple of games.

8. RW - Aaron Ramsey

The ex-Aston Villa man has been preferred to Johann Gudmundsson and Jacob Bruun Larsen at right wing for the last couple of games. Photo: Andrew Powell

Photo Sales
Previous
2 / 3
Next Page
Related topics:BurnleyArsenalTurf MoorLiverpoolMikel ArtetaCharlie Taylor