With only eight games remaining, the Clarets simply have to go hell for leather in search of three points to keep their slim survival hopes alive.
A switch from a back five to a four produced an improved display against Bournemouth last time out, even if they were held to a 0-0 draw.
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It means Scott Parker’s side have now won just one of their last 21 league games.
With that in mind, here’s how we think the Clarets will line up:
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1. GK - Martin Dubravka
The Slovakian will be hoping for another quiet afternoon after keeping a rare clean sheet, just his fourth of the season, against Bournemouth last week (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Photo: Carl Recine
2. RB - Kyle Walker
Walker was much better against the Cherries last week, looking far more settled playing back at right-back (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley
3. CB - Bashir Humphreys
Humphreys continued his run of good performances with another solid showing against Bournemouth, making yet another goalline clearance (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Photo: Carl Recine
4. CB - Maxime Esteve
The Frenchman should be fine to continue, assuming he's recovered from the illness that forced him off against Bournemouth. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard