Ten games into the new campaign, Scott Parker’s side sit three points ahead of the relegation zone following a positive start to the season.
A run of back-to-back wins – a first at this level since April 2022 – was ended by table-topping Arsenal last week, but the Clarets will still have been able to take positives from their 2-0 defeat.
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On Saturday they face a West Ham side that sit directly below them in the table in that final relegation spot. But Burnley should be wary after the Hammers claimed their first win under new boss Nuno Espirito Santo last week with a surprise 3-1 victory against Newcastle United.
Here’s how we think Burnley will line up:
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1. GK - Martin Dubravka
Dubravka has been Burnley's standout performer this season, making some crucial stops in pretty much every game (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) Photo: David Rogers
2. RB - Kyle Walker
The England international is now accustomed to playing in a variety of positions, whether it's at full-back, the right of a back three or further up as a wing-back (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
3. CB - Axel Tuanzebe
That centre-back spot next to Maxime Esteve now appears Tuanzebe's to lose for the foreseeable future (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Photo: David Price
4. CB - Maxime Esteve
The Frenchman once again looked a little unsettled playing in a back five last week, so should feel more at home in a four this weekend (Photo by PETER POWELL/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: PETER POWELL