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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5. CB - Bashir Humphreys
The defender has started the last four games on the spin having endured a disrupted first half of the season (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images) Photo: Molly Darlington
6. LWB - Lucas Pires
The Brazilian continues to start at left wing-back ahead of Quilindschy Hartman, who wasn't even on the bench against Tottenham (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLI SCARFF
7. CM - Florentino Luis
Florentino is never going to be the accomplished creative midfielder some might want him to be, but there's not many better when it comes to breaking up play (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLI SCARFF
8. CM - Lesley Ugochukwu
Ugochukwu might need to impress with James Ward-Prowse coming in with one eye on his place in the team (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images) Photo: Molly Darlington