The Clarets head to the Stadium of Light on transfer deadline day looking to build on a run of three consecutive draws.
But while performances have improved in recent weeks, Burnley are in dire need of three points – something they haven’t achieved in their last 14 league games.
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While Armando Broja has done okay leading the line in recent weeks, he’s not looked like scoring. But with Lyle Foster netting off the bench during last week’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham, and Zian Flemming on his way back, Parker may have a big decision to make in the number nine position.
Here’s how we expect Burnley to line up:
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1. GK - Martin Dubravka
The Slovakian goalkeeper produced another Man of the Match display against Tottenham last week, making nine saves (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLI SCARFF
2. RWB - Kyle Walker
The Clarets will be anxious to keep Walker fit and available following Oliver Sonne's loan departure (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLI SCARFF
3. CB - Axel Tuanzebe
The centre-back is coming into the game off the back of scoring his first league goal during last week's draw against Tottenham (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images) Photo: Molly Darlington
4. CB - Maxime Esteve
The Frenchman is set to continue his run of games in the centre of the back three, which he looks far more suited to (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images) Photo: Molly Darlington