Burnley’s interim boss Mike Jackson has outlined a simple, straight-forward objective for the final three games of the season: win one more game.

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After losing the first game of his second caretaker spell at Leeds United on Friday night, going down to a 3-1 defeat, Jackson must now switch his attention to Sunday’s clash against Aston Villa.

Beyond that Turf Moor affair, a trip to title-challenging Arsenal follows before a final day affair, potentially to settle last place, against bottom side Wolves.

In the midst of a miserable run, which has seen the Clarets win just one of their last 26 league games, the mood is inevitably low down at Gawthorpe.

But Jackson believes his players should still have plenty of motivation to fuel themselves for the run-in, despite relegation already being sealed.

When asked how difficult it will be to lift his players for the final three games, Jackson said: “Yes, obviously it's going to be.

"But I've just spoken to the group there, we go again on Monday. The ultimate goal now, let's not dress it up, is trying to win a game of football.

Jackson took charge of his first game at Elland Road on Friday (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

placeholder image — Jackson took charge of his first game at Elland Road on Friday (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

"Everything will just be focused on trying to do that in the next three games.”

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While Burnley will inevitably be focusing on their own affairs, they do have a part to play elsewhere.

Aston Villa still require the points to confirm a Champions League spot, while Arsenal are in the midst of an intense title battle with Manchester City.

It’s led to Jackson admitting the Clarets must put their best foot forward, especially when facing sides with something to play for.

“Yes, massively,” he added. “I totally agree.

"If I was in the same situation as them, I'd think the same. If not for one minute we're going to disrespect the competition that we're in, we cannot do that. I would not like to be in their position, knowing our team thinks it's not going to compete.

“All I can do is promise that those teams who are fighting for these big prizes, we're going to have to give it our best, and we'll always try and do that.”

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