LIVE: Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs boss Antonio Conte knows exactly what to expect when his side take on Burnley at Turf Moor.
Nathan Collins of Burnley battles for possession with Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on October 27, 2021 in Burnley, England.Nathan Collins of Burnley battles for possession with Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on October 27, 2021 in Burnley, England.
Nathan Collins of Burnley battles for possession with Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on October 27, 2021 in Burnley, England.

This will be the fifth time that the Italian coach has gone up against the Clarets in the Premier League — and he hasn't always had it his own way.

Sean Dyche's side held Chelsea to a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor in February 2017 as the Blues closed in on their sixth top flight title.

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And Burnley would go on to claim a famous win against the champions six months later as the visitors came out on top in a five-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge.

“Before a game, you have to know everything about your opponent," he said. "We are studying Burnley. They are working with a really good manager for many, many years, and this is important for them.

“I know very well what kind of game we expect against Burnley. Burnley is a tough game, they play with intensity, they put pressure on, they play a lot of long balls and they are very good in set-pieces, so we have to pay great attention."

The former Juventus and Inter Milan boss is urging his players to 'give more' when they take on the Clarets following the club's disappointing result in the Europa League on Thursday.

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Conte, who won Serie A nine times as a player and manager, is expecting a response after suffering a poor 2-1 defeat against Slovenian outfit NS Mura, the lowest ranked side in the competition.

He said: “For us, it’s an important game – like this [against Mura] – because [Thursday] was an important game.

"We have to give more in all aspects – tactical aspects, physical aspects and also mentally. We need to give more.

“I know the atmosphere will be hot, but we must be ready, ready to fight and to give everything to try to get the three points.”

LIVE: Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur

Key Events

  • Burnley have won just one of their past 15 meetings against Spurs in all competitions
  • Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes netted either side of Harry Kane’s equaliser in February 2019
  • Spurs have scored in all but one of their last 22 games against the Clarets across the board
  • Burnley have scored nine goals in there last four games - one more than they managed in their previous 13 combined
  • Tottenham's six league victories this season have all been by a single-goal margin
  • Only Norwich have had fewer shots in the Premier League this season than the 124 by Spurs prior to the weekend
  • Harry Kane has eight goals in his 10 previous Premier League appearances against Burnley

Top tackler Dwight McNeil becoming a more complete player!

“We know he’s got quality, but the team work ethic he’s got has been absolutely excellent, certainly over the last run of decent performances.”

More to come from Clarets’ all-time leading Premier League goal-scorer

“He has done really well for us, and continues to do so.

“I still think there’s more to his game, but he does have that knack of scoring a goal.”

Boss Sean Dyche insists Burnley are on the right track!

“I have said throughout the season that I have been pleased with the consistent levels, getting on the right side of the games which we are beginning to, and that is an important part of the Premier League.”

Clarets to support Rainbow Laces campaign on Sunday

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Can Chris Wood hit double figures for a fifth successive season in the PL?

“It’s always nice to score goals. I want to score as many as I can.”

More of the same from Maxwel today?

“I enjoy it. When you score it’s very nice, and that’s why I want to score again and again, for my team, my teammates and for the club.”