Burnley predicted XI to face Aston Villa as ex-Man Utd man backed to start

Mike Jackson has been given a full week to assess his options ahead of Burnley’s clash against Aston Villa on Sunday.

The interim boss opted to go as you were against Leeds United last time out, naming an unchanged side and keeping the same system.

Jackson had precious time to work on anything on the training ground having been given barely a day to prepare the team after Scott Parker’s departure.

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But with a full week to prepare for Sunday’s clash at Turf Moor, and with Hannibal and Zeki Amdouni both back from injury, Burnley’s caretaker boss may consider freshening things up.

With that in mind, here’s how we think the Clarets will line up:

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