Scott Parker will be hoping his side’s 5-1 FA Cup thrashing of Millwall will install some much-needed confidence amid their Premier League struggles.
Their third round victory was their first win in any competition since the end of October, a run of 77 days.
Nevertheless, they remain winless in their last 12 league encounters – a run that sees them languishing in 19th place, eight points adrift of safety.
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As for Liverpool, their form has picked up of late after a rocky start to their title defence, with Arne Slot’s side enjoying a 11-game unbeaten run.
The Reds secured their place in the fourth round of the cup on Monday night with a 4-1 win over League One Barnsley.
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. Zeki Amdouni (Burnley) - out
The forward is expected to remain sidelined for the foreseeable future after being forced to undergo surgery during the summer on a crucial ligament tear. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) Photo: Matt McNulty
6. Jordan Beyer (Burnley) - out
The defender is sidelined with a hamstring problem having just recovered from a long-standing knee injury, which has kept him out of action since December 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Photo: Ryan Pierse
7. Josh Cullen (Burnley) - out
The skipper is facing around nine months on the sidelines after suffering a devastating ACL injury in the game against Everton. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images) Photo: Molly Darlington
8. Zian Flemming (Burnley) - doubt
The striker is facing a race against time to be fit after missing the last four games with a knock. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard