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10-man Chelsea triumphed over Brighton on Sunday with former Seagulls shotstopper Robert Sanchez doing enough to make the Premier League team of the week. Sanchez made a total of seven saves and three high ball claims in a solid showing against his former employers.

Gallery: Burnley players dominate team of the week following Sheff Utd win

The striker got Southampton off to a blistering start in their game against Watford in April 2019.

Where Jay Rodriguez features in list of Premier League's fastest goalscorers

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: The FA Cup Trophy is seen prior to The Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Burnley handed tough FA Cup third round draw against Premier League rivals

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: BBC Presenter Alan Shearer during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Leicester City and Manchester United at The King Power Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Leicester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Alan Shearer pinpoints key to Burnley's battering of 'disgraceful' Sheff Utd

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Jay Rodriguez of Burnley celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Sheffield United at Turf Moor on December 02, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Opinion: Burnley's first home win had been coming, but no-one predicted this

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: The FA Cup Trophy is seen prior to The Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

How to watch FA Cup third round draw as Burnley enter the competition

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Paul Heckingbottom, Manager of Sheffield United, reacts during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Sheffield United at Turf Moor on December 02, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Sheff Utd boss Paul Heckingbottom left furious following Burnley capitulation

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, celebrates after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Sheffield United at Turf Moor on December 02, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany's verdict on Burnley's emphatic home win against Sheff Utd

A relatively quiet afternoon but stayed alert to make two good stops to finally keep his first clean sheet of the season.

Gallery: Burnley player ratings vs Sheffield United as SEVEN 8/10s handed out

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Jacob Bruun Larsen of Burnley celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Sheffield United at Turf Moor on December 02, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Burnley 5-0 Sheffield United: Delight as Clarets finally record first home win

Burnley fans arrive at Turf Moor for the Premier League clash with Sheffield United. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Burnley fans arrive at Turf Moor for survival battle with the Blades

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Sheffield United at Turf Moor on December 02, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Burnley name starting line-up for must-win Sheffield United clash

The match ball is filmed pitch-side ahead of the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on October 26, 2020. (Photo by Michael Regan / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by MICHAEL REGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Burnley v Sheffield United: Team news, predicted teams and TV details

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on October 07, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany mulls over Burnley's plans for upcoming transfer window

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley speaks with NFL legend and Burnley FC stakeholder JJ Watt after defeating Cardiff City during the Sky Bet Championship between Burnley and Cardiff City at Turf Moor on May 08, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany responds after being given JJ Watt's full backing

Arijanet Muric hasn't trained all week due to his recent infection, so Trafford will continue in between the sticks.

Gallery: Stick or twist? Burnley predicted team vs Sheffield United

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Johann Berg Gudmundsson of Burnley celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Sky Bet Championship between Burnley and Sheffield United at Turf Moor on April 10, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Supercomputer predicts outcome of Burnley's must-win clash against Sheff Utd

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Vincent Kompany Manager of Burnley during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany addresses Burnley performance levels ahead of Sheff Utd clash

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: J.J. Watt, Minority Owner of Burnley, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by James Gill/Getty Images)

JJ Watt makes emphatic statement about Vincent Kompany's Burnley future

Skipper Steven Caldwell lifts the Championship play-off final trophy

Where are they now? The 2009 promotion-winning Burnley team that beat Sheff Utd

Points without VAR: 29. Difference 0.

Gallery: Where Burnley would sit in Premier League table without VAR

Pep Guardiola's men remain favourites despite slipping to second following their 1-1 draw against Liverpool.

Supercomputer predicts final table following Burnley's defeat to West Ham

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Ian Wright, pundit for ITV sport ahead of the UEFA Womens Nations League match between England and Belgium at The King Power Stadium on October 27, 2023 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Ian Wright makes damning Burnley claim following painful late West Ham defeat

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by James Gill/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany's verdict on Burnley's devastating late West Ham defeat

Burnley fans arrive at Turf Moor for West Ham United fixture. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

PHOTOS: Burnley fans arrive at a frosty Turf Moor hopeful of a victory

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Sean Dyche, Manager of Everton, reacts during the Premier League match between Everton FC and AFC Bournemouth at Goodison Park on October 07, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Ex-Burnley boss Sean Dyche speaks out on Everton's points deduction

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United celebrates with Tomas Soucek and Mohammed Kudus of West Ham United after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Nottingham Forest at London Stadium on November 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany makes 'exciting' claim about West Ham squad

LUTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 3: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, applauds the fans following the team's victory during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Burnley FC at Kenilworth Road on October 3, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Why a much-needed Burnley win against West Ham would be 'massive' for the fans

With Aro Muric out with an infection, Trafford will be keeping his spot in between the sticks.

Burnley predicted line-up vs West Ham as returning men push to start

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Sean Dyche, Manager of Everton, reacts during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Everton and Burnley at Goodison Park on November 01, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany quizzed about Everton's deduction & reports of legal action

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, gestures during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

'Don't get that luxury': Vincent Kompany on delivering some harsh truths

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, looks on prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Burnley FC at Vitality Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany addresses fan backing following poor start to the campaign

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: J.J. Watt reacts prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Manchester City at Turf Moor on August 11, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Burnley shareholder JJ Watt jetting over to lend his support for West Ham clash

Average attendance: 73,504

Gallery: How Burnley's average attendance compares to Premier League rivals

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, applauds following the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Crystal Palace at Turf Moor on November 04, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany makes big Burnley claim about Premier League survival

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Burnley's chances of being relegated following Everton's points deduction

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Vincent Kompany Manager of Burnley during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Kompany believes the conditions are right at Burnley to overcome huge gap

Points without VAR: 28. Difference 0.

Premier League table without VAR: Where Burnley would sit compared to rivals

Vincent Kompany speaks to the media

Kompany wants Burnley to 'outpunch' and stay in league

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Josh Cullen of Burnley during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Everton and Burnley at Goodison Park on November 01, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Cullen relishing the challenge of playing against best in the world

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Josh Brownhill of Burnley celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Brownhill believes the wins will come

Pep Guardiola's men were pegged back late on during their eight-goal thriller against Chelsea.

Where Burnley are predicted to finish after slipping to bottom of the table

A 4-4 thriller at Stamford Bridge has done nothing to dampen Manchester City's title chances, according to betting experts.

Supercomputer predicts Burnley's final Premier League position

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Vincent Kompany Manager of Burnley during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany evaluates Burnley's miserable season so far ahead of break

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The average age of Burnley's squad compared to their Premier League rivals

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Players of Burnley acknowledge the fans following the team's defeat during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Opinion: Signs Burnley are beginning to adjust despite losing to Arsenal