A 2-0 defeat at Everton in their last encounter leaves them nine points adrift of safety with only nine games remaining – meaning it’s now or never for Scott Parker’s side.
The Clarets were given a rare weekend off after their surprise defeat to Mansfield Town meant they were already out of the FA Cup.
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Burnley were so far off the level required at Everton, Parker could be forgiven for ripping things up and making wholesale changes, but backup options are a little thin.
With that in mind, here’s how we think the Clarets will line up:
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5. CB - Maxime Esteve
It's been a real mixed bag for the Frenchman this season, who hasn't quite reached the levels many had expected in the Premier League (Photo by Paul Currie / AFP via Getty Images) Photo: PAUL CURRIE
6. LWB - Lucas Pires
Despite a real poor showing at Everton, the Brazilian is still likely to be preferred to Quilindschy Hartman on the left hand side of defence (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
7. CM - Lesley Ugochukwu
The midfielder is one player who clearly has bags of potential and could go far, but he needs to start showing it on a more consistent basis (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images) Photo: PAUL ELLIS
8. CM - James Ward-Prowse
At this stage of the season, where Burnley are in last chance saloon, they need Ward-Prowse's set-pieces to make the difference in games (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) Photo: Matt McNulty