How Burnley's intriguing £160m new-look side could line up next season - according to Football Manager

While it's been rather a treat having the Bundesliga back to watch at the weekend, it's still not quite enough to fill the gaping void left by the lack of Premier League football, and it looks like it could be another month until Burnley resume their campaign.

By Richie Boon

Published 26th May 2020, 13:30 BST

Updated 26th May 2020, 13:37 BST

For a bit of fun in the meantime, we fired up the latest edition of Football Manager, and simulated the game into the future. We had a look at the starting XI, key subs and manager it predicts will be on show for the Clarets on the opening day of the 2020/21 season.

1. New season, same division

Burnley managed to secure a comfortable mid-table finish, and secure their fifth consecutive table in the Premier League. The Clarets open the 2020/21 season away to Everton. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) Photo: Matthew Lewis

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2. GK: Nick Pope

The England international is still the main man between the sticks, as he heads into his fifth year on the books at Turf Moor. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Photo: Ian MacNicol

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3. DR: Stuart Dallas

Leeds United get promoted and start splashing the cash. Burnley snap up Dallas, who is deemed surplus to requirements by the Whites. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Davidson

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4. CB: James Tarkowski

A busy summer saw West Ham, Crystal Palace and Leicester all bid for the defender, but Burnley held on to their star man. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey

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