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Turf Moor is set for an important match today as Burnley aims to turn a last-minute draw into a chance for survival.
Scott Parker’s team is currently in 19th place, seven points from safety, and urgently needs a win to change their season’s direction. After Armando Broja scored a late equalizer against Bournemouth, Burnley hopes for a similar boost to energize the home crowd and end a long winless streak.
They will face an experienced Everton side that, despite a narrow loss to Arsenal last weekend, is positioned well in the top half of the table. Manager David Moyes has established solid mid-table stability for Everton, who are vying for a European spot. Historically, Burnley has done well against Everton in the Premier League, but they have not scored against them in the last three encounters.
Scott Parker is dealing with several injury issues. Jordan Beyer is yet to play this season due to a knee injury, while Connor Roberts and Zeki Amdouni are also unavailable. Maxime Estève is a doubt after a recent knock and will be assessed shortly. The team is also affected by international absences, with Axel Tuanzebe and Lyle Foster at the Africa Cup of Nations, and Hannibal Mejbri serving a suspension. However, Armando Broja is expected to start following his goal last weekend.
David Moyes heads into this match without some key players. Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye are away for AFCON with Senegal, creating gaps in the squad. Additionally, injuries have sidelined Jarrad Branthwaite, Seamus Coleman, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. On the positive side, Merlin Röhl returns, and Jack Grealish is fit to boost the attack.
Burnley has struggled in the league, with no wins in their last eight matches. Still, the recent draw against Bournemouth gives some hope. They have historically won more Premier League matches against Everton than any other team and will look to capitalize on that today. Burnley also has a knack for late goals, scoring seven times in the final minutes this season.
Everton is experiencing their best holiday season in years, sitting 10th in the league despite two recent losses. Moyes has a strong record against Burnley, remaining unbeaten in the last six Premier League matches. However, they have not won many away games against newly promoted sides lately. The absence of Iliman Ndiaye noticeably impacts their performance; their points per game average drops significantly without him.
Burnley predicted XI: Dubravka; Ekdal, Worrall, Laurent; Walker, Ugochukwu, Cullen, Pires; Bruun Larsen, Broja, Anthony
Everton predicted XI: Pickford; Mykolenko, Keane, Tarkowski, O’Brien; Garner, Iroegbunam; Grealish, Alcaraz, McNeil; Barry
This match will not be shown live in the UK due to the Saturday 15:00 blackout rule. Highlights will be available on BBC’s Match of the Day at 22:30 GMT.
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