After a stunning display against Manchester United last week, Burnley will be hosting Arsenal on Sunday at the Turf Moor in a Premier League encounter.
Sean Dyche’s men have put behind a 4-match losing streak in the league and returned to winning ways against Leicester City. But will be heading into the game against a revamped Gunners side on the back of disappointing FA Cup defeat to Norwich City last weekend.
They will need to be at their best to be able to get maximum points on Sunday.
Dyche will be satisfied to see most of his members fit except for Ashley Barnes, who will remain out of action due to a groin injury. Meanwhile, Johann Berg Gudmundsson is yet to regain match fitness and will be a notable absentee.
Despite keeping 8 clean sheets, Pope has conceded 38 goals this season. He is the first-choice between the sticks for the clarets and will retain his spot.
The Englishman had a decent outing against United last week. He has featured in more games than Phil Bardsley and must start in this fixture.
The 27-year-old has featured in every minute so far this season. He was instrumental at the back against the Red Devils but has not had a brilliant season. He will be key at the back once again.
He will be leading the team from the back and is expected to partner with Tarkowski as usual. The duo has to do better and help in keeping a clean sheet.
The former Leeds United man hasn’t been at his best so far. He has been picked ahead of Erik Peters in recent weeks and is expected to start on Sunday.
Hendrick has done well this season and he will be key on the left side of the pitch in rendering the services to the two men up front.
The Englishman is a key figure in the squad and is expected to start in the middle of the park. He must be at the top of his game to stop the Gunners’ attack.
Westwood will be partnering with Cork in the middle. He was instrumental in the game against United, destroying their attacks and will need to continue the same.
The 20-year-old will be the creative threat for Dyche’s men upfront.
Wood was on target in the last outing and he is the top scorer for the Clarets this season. He would be hoping to add to his tally.
After striking a superb lovely home against United, he needs to strike a partnership with his partner up front and create a lot of goalscoring opportunities.
