The on-loan midfielder made a huge impact off the bench against Chelsea, providing the pinpoint corner that led to Zian Flemming’s stoppage-time equaliser.
He also produced a carbon copy delivery at the death, only for Jacob Bruun Larsen to head narrowly over during Burnley’s 1-1 draw.
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The problem is, if the Clarets persevere with their back five – which features two central midfielders – who makes way: Lesley Ugochukwu or Hannibal?
Or will the need to get Ward-Prowse in the side coincide with a change in system, perhaps a 4-3-3, to accompany the West Ham man alongside the aforementioned duo?
With that in mind, here’s how we think the Clarets will line up:
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9. RW - Marcus Edwards
The diminutive winger has gone a little quiet in recent games, but you still know he's able to produce something out of nothing (Photo by Jasper Wax/Getty Images) Photo: Jasper Wax
10. LW - Jaidon Anthony
Anthony has returned to his consistent ways after taking a dip in form midway through the campaign (Photo by Jasper Wax/Getty Images) Photo: Jasper Wax
11. ST - Zian Flemming
With six goals from 11 league starts, the Dutchman has been one of the big positives of Burnley's season (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield