The Clarets were dumped out of the FA Cup at the weekend with a miserable 3-0 fifth round defeat to Preston North End.
While they were in cup action, Sheffield United took full advantage by beating QPR to move five points ahead of Burnley in third.
Cardiff were also in cup action, losing 2-0 to Aston Villa – meaning they can now focus solely on their bid to avoid relegation.
On the team news front, Hannibal will come back into contention after being left out at the weekend, but Jordan Beyer, Bashir Humphreys, Aaron Ramsey and Mike Tresor all remain sidelined.
With that in mind, here’s how we think the Clarets will line up:
5. LB - Lucas Pires
The Brazilian needs to deliver a solid display at left-back after a couple of shaky performances after coming in for the injured Bashir Humphreys. Photo: Molly Darlington
6. CM - Josh Cullen
Burnley badly missed Cullen's experience and quality on the ball on Saturday as they struggled to cope with Preston's physicality. Photo: Gareth Copley
7. CM - Josh Laurent
Assuming Hannibal comes straight back in, does Parker go with Laurent or Josh Brownhill? I don't envy Parker having to make this decision. Could go either way. Photo: Molly Darlington
8. CAM - Hannibal
Burnley sorely missed Hannibal's physical presence at Deepdale on Saturday as Parker opted to take him out of the firing line. Photo: Molly Darlington