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Burnley vs Fulham

A relegation scrap takes place at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon, with Burnley hosting Fulham.

Aleksandr Mitrovic scored twice in Fulham's 4-2 win against Burnley this season (image via Getty Images).

The Clarets are starting to look like their old selves once again, with three wins in a row (in all competitions) - including a huge win away at Huddersfield last time out in the Premier League.

However, Fulham are still struggling and their season was essentially summed up as they lost 2-1 to Oldham at Craven Cottage last weekend.

Fulham, though, did win the reverse fixture between the teams; 4-2 with Aleksandr Mitrovic's brace proving to be the difference in London.

 

Team News

Burnley are hopeful that at least one of Matt Lowton or Phil Bardsley will be fit for the game, with both defenders missing out last weekend with minor knocks.

Johann Berg Gudmundsson is a doubt for Burnley, with Aaron Lennon remaining sidelined and Robbie Brady is also suspended.

Fulham defender Alfie Mawson is out of the match because of an injury to his knee.

 

The Managers

Burnley manager Sean Dyche on any potential outgoings in the goalkeeping department this window: "No - only if they wanted me to listen to a request.

"If they said 'look, gaffer' (and gave) whatever reason, I'd listen to them. I trust them all. They are all old enough and wise enough now.

"As a manager, trust me, I want three top, top keepers in the building. Why wouldn't I want that?"

Fulham boss Claudio Ranieri: "Burnley think, 'if we kill Fulham, Fulham stay there and we move up.'

"For this reason, I think it's a very, very crucial match."

 

Match Stats

- Burnley are unbeaten in their last 29 home matches against the Cottagers in all competitions (W24, D5).

- Fulham's last win at Turf Moor was all the way back in 1951, winning 2-0.

- Chris Wood has scored in three successive games in league and cup.

- Ryan Sessegnon has been directly involved in six of Fulham's last nine league goals (scoring two, assisting four).

- Fulham have had just five different scorers in the Premier League this season (not including own goals).

 

Betting Odds

- Burnley: 7/5

- Draw: 23/10

- Fulham: 9/4

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