With a dozen games left to play, Sean Dyche’s men sit nervously in the relegation picture with 28 points from their 26 games so far.
Just five points separate the Clarets in 15th and Fulham, managed by Scott Parker, in 18th, who are unbeaten in five matches.
The Cottagers' upturn in form has made things very interesting. Indeed, West Brom are also showing signs of a possible revival.
All eyes are on each relegation-threatened club’s remaining fixtures – which includes Crystal Palace, Southampton, Burnley, Brighton, Newcastle, Fulham, West Brom and Sheffield United.
So, who has the hardest run-in on paper? We’ve worked out the average league position of Burnley and their rivals’ remaining opponents – and it’s to say, there isn’t much in it at all.
The Cottagers' upturn in form has made things very interesting. Indeed, West Brom are also showing signs of a possible revival.
5. 17th - Newcastle United - 26 points
Average league position of remaining opponents: 11th. Remaining fixtures: West Brom (A), Aston Villa (H), Brighton (A), Tottenham (H), Burnley (A), West Ham (H), Liverpool (A), Arsenal (H), Leicester City (A), Manchester City (H), Sheffield United (H), Fulham (A). Photo: Pool
6. 18th - Fulham - 23 points
Average league position of remaining opponents: 9th. Remaining fixtures: Tottenham (H), Liverpool (A), Manchester City (H), Leeds (H), Aston Villa (A), Wolves (H), Arsenal (A), Chelsea (A), Burnley (H), Southampton (A), Manchester United (A), Newcastle (H). Photo: Mike Hewitt
7. 19th - West Bromwich Albion - 17 points
Average league position of remaining opponents: 9th. Remaining fixtures: Everton (H), Newcastle (H), Crystal Palace (A), Chelsea (A), Southampton (H), Leicester City (A), Aston Villa (A), Wolves (H), Arsenal (A), Liverpool (H), West Ham (H), Leeds (A). Photo: JULIAN FINNEY
8. 20th - Sheffield United - 11 points
Average league position of remaining opponents: 11th. Remaining fixtures: Aston Villa (H), Southampton (H), Leicester City (A), Leeds (A), Arsenal (H), Wolves (A), Brighton (H), Tottenham (A), Crystal Palace (H), Everton (A), Newcastle (A), Burnley (H). Photo: Shaun Botterill