Trailing safety by 10 points with only seven games remaining, time is rapidly running out for Scott Parker’s side.
The Clarets have had plenty of time to stew over their 3-1 defeat to Fulham last month, due to a combination of the March international break and the FA Cup quarter-finals.
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This weekend they face a Brighton side that saw off Liverpool 2-1 in their last encounter, leaving them in 10th place and well in contention for a European place.
Both sides have some injury concerns to contend with heading into Saturday’s encounter, so here's an early look at the team news for both outfits:
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5. Josh Laurent (Burnley) - suspended
Laurent serves his suspension after being shown a late red card during Burnley's 3-1 defeat at Fulham before the break (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Photo: Ryan Pierse
6. Connor Roberts (Burnley) - out
The Welshman has returned to training from an Achilles injury that has kept him out for the entirety of the season, but is still some weeks away. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
7. Mike Tresor (Burnley) - doubt
The winger is now back in training after recovering from an ankle injury that has kept him out since the end of December. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Steele
8. Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley) - doubt
The defender made his return from an Achilles problem during the international break, where he scored the winning goal to send DR Congo to the World Cup. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images) Photo: Molly Darlington