Scott Parker’s side suffered yet another defeat at the weekend, a 2-0 reversal at the hands of West Ham, to stretch their winless run to 16 league games.
Things threatened to boil over in the terraces, as angry Clarets fans let their feelings known with chants against Burnley’s under-fire boss.
With relegation back to the Championship now looking like a formality, Burnley still have 13 games remaining to make something of their season.
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Against the Hammers on Saturday, Parker switched things up by playing a back four – but it failed to have the desired effect, with the visitors scoring both of their goals during the opening 45 minutes.
The change only lasted the one half, as Parker reverted back to the back five at half-time.
James Ward-Prowse will come into Parker’s thinking as he mulls over changes, now available after being ineligible to face his parent club at the weekend.
With that in mind, here’s how we expect the Clarets to line up at Selhurst Park:
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1. GK - Martin Dubravka
Despite the number of goals Burnley have conceded this season, Dubravka has probably still been their best performer this season. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
2. RWB - Kyle Walker
Walker will need to issue a positive response after being given a tough afternoon at the office by Crysencio Summerville at the weekend. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
3. CB - Josh Laurent
If Parker is to revert to the back five, Laurent is the obvious choice to slot in as the extra man at centre back. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
4. CB - Maxime Esteve
Having initially struggled on the left hand side of the back three, he has looked more settled in the centre in more recent weeks. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard