Scott Parker insists his Burnley side are in with a real chance of getting themselves back involved in the Premier League survival race.

Scott Parker on what will 'never be in question' about his Burnley side

The Clarets looked dead and buried at one point as the gap to safety extended to as many as 11 points.

But a four-point haul from back-to-back away games in London, at Crystal Palace and Chelsea respectively, has cut that gap down to eight.

Burnley play a day before the team they’re trying to catch, Nottingham Forest, next week, meaning a win against Brentford on Saturday will bring Vitor Pereira’s side to within five points.

While it will still take something special from Parker’s side to pull off the great escape, they’re at least keeping themselves within the fight.

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“For sure we can [get out of it]. You’ve seen it many times,” Parker said after Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea.

Scott Parker arrives at Stamford Bridge for the Premier League fixture against Chelsea. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

“Was it West Ham, however many years ago? When it came down to the last 10 games of the season.

“But we’re still right in this. Honestly, we’re still right in this.

"We’re working tirelessly, we’re picking up points, we’ve just had two fantastic results away from home against two really good teams, so we’re right in this and we’ll still keep fighting.”

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