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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9. CM - Hannibal
Has to start. Wasn't at his best against Everton, but he was perhaps the only one who looked like making something happen (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
10. AM - Jaidon Anthony
Anthony played just off Lyle Foster at Everton and it didn't really work, but that was more down to the overall team performance rather than the system (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
11. ST - Lyle Foster
Burnley really missed Zian Flemming at Everton, but if he's still out injured Foster is their only realistic choice up top (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey