Burnley's Premier League season "is almost as good as Sheffield United's" - claims ex-Liverpool defender

The Clarets haven’t lost a Premier League match since the opening game of the restart following a 5-0 defeat at free-scoring Manchester City.

Since then, Dyche has guided the club into the top 10, where a win at relegated Norwich will guarantee a top-half finish.

And Lawrenson, in his regular predictions piece, is tipping the Clarets to do just that with a 2-0 victory. He also discussed the Clarets’ campaign in a similar light to the Blades’.

He said: For me, the story of the Clarets' season is almost as good as Sheffield United's has been, and they are built on similar foundations.

“What's different about the Blades under Chris Wilder, of course, is that this is their first year back in the Premier League, but Burnley boss Sean Dyche deserves lots of credit for doing it time and time again.

“Like Wilder, the relationship Dyche has with his squad and the fact he knows his players so well, and how to motivate them, is the key to their success. Both clubs are run well from top to bottom too.”

He added: “Norwich got promoted with Sheffield United a year ago, but the Canaries already know they are heading straight back down to the Championship.

“Wilder did not exactly break the bank on new signings but I found it odd that Norwich spent hardly anything at all.

“It is going to be very interesting to see what Norwich do next, but if they can keep hold of their best players then they should be competitive next season.

“If they can get back up to the top flight, their aim will be to emulate Burnley, which essentially is what the Blades are doing.”

Meanwhile, Lawro’s opponent for the week, Doves frontman and Manchester City fan Jimi Goodwin said: “I really like Sean Dyche. He is a solid geezer by the looks of things. 0-2”