RECAP: Burnley 1 Spurs 0
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The Clarets ended a run of 11 games without a Premier League win when beating Brighton and Hove Albion at the AMEX Stadium.
That victory came just hours before Spurs left it late to edge a five-goal thriller over champions Manchester City at the Etihad.
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Hide AdHowever, despite putting three past the leaders on the way to securing three points, the former Italy national boss is wary ahead of Wednesday night's game at Turf Moor.
He said: "Maybe it's the worst period to play against them because in the last period they have had fantastic results and played a good game," he said.
"They drew with Manchester United, and away at Arsenal, and they beat Brighton 3-0.
"They lost only 1-0 against Liverpool but the game was in the balance. For sure, for us they will be a really tough team, we have to know this."
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Hide AdSean Dyche's side beat tonight's visitors 2-1 exactly three years ago when Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes scored either side of Harry Kane's equaliser for the away side.
"It's never easy to play against Burnley and they have a good manager that is showing in these years that his managing is very, very good and maybe he could deserve something more," continued Conte.
The two managers have met four times previously when Conte was at the helm at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea.
The ex-Juventus manager has taken seven points from their head-to-heads, but suffered defeat in the defence of their title at the start of the 2017-18 campaign when Sam Vokes (2) and Stephen Ward were on the scoresheet.
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Hide Ad"I appreciate his job and what he's doing with Burnley," said Conte. "Remember one month ago many people said Burnley were relegated, but I'm sure they can save this season and I think Burnley are doing a fantastic job."
LIVE: Burnley 1 Spurs 0
Opportunities at both ends
McNeil’s delivery is delightful and Rodriguez glances wide from an offside position. At the other end, Emerson shifts the ball onto his left foot and gets the finish completely wrong.
Spurs chance
Romero shoots from deep inside the box after collecting Kulusevski’s pass, but the effort rolls well wide.
Shot on target
Brownhill brings Roberts’ long throw down on his chest and fires on the volley, but Lloris gets down to save.
Good start from Burnley
The home side pressing the life out of Spurs in their attempts to play out from the back. The Clarets have won a succession of corners, with McNeil’s attempt from outside the area taking a deflection.
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