Team News
Burnley:
Burnley will be without midfielders Jeff Hendrick through suspension and Johann Berg Gudmundsson through injury. This could open a chance for Steven Defour, who has been overlooked for the first team in the past few weeks. The versatile Matthew Lowton could return to the full-back position replacing Jon Flanagan after serving his one match ban in the 1-0 win over Middlesbrough.
Burnley: Predicted Starting Line-up (4-4-2)
Heaton – Ward, Mee, Keane, Lowton – Arfield, Marney, Defour, Boyd – Gray, Voakes.
Sunderland:
David Moyes could be without 9 players in his team’s trip to Burnley this weekend. Jan Kirchoff, Duncan Watmore, Lee Cattermole and Jack Rodwell are some of the major names in the list. While Steven Pienaar and Javier Manquillo could be assessed for fitness closer to the kick-off.
Sunderland: Predicted Starting Line-up (4-3-3)
Mannone; Jones, O’Shea, Djilobodji, Van Aanholt; Rodwell, Denayer; Larsson, Januzaj, Borini; Defoe
Burnley vs Sunderland: Prediction
Burnley are a capable side at home and they could pile further misery on al already depleted Sunderland. Their home record in Premier League speaks for itself; 4 wins in the last 5 with a lone defeat coming by a 1 goal margin against Manchester City.
The Clarets are also unbeaten in the last three matches at home against Sunderland. Moreover, the Black Cats will be without a number of key players due to injuries. Therefore, our pick for the match is none other than a home win for Burnley.
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