Burnley vs Sheffield United. Premier League.
Turf Moor.
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Sunday 5 July 2020 16:20, UK
Team news, stats and prediction ahead of Burnley vs Sheff Utd in the Premier League on Sunday (kick-off 12pm).
Burnley manager Sean Dyche could have Jay Rodriguez back for Sunday's home clash with Sheffield United.
The striker came off not long after scoring in the 1-0 victory over Watford last week, and subsequently missed Monday's win by the same scoreline at Crystal Palace. "He's got a chance," Dyche said. "We had to be careful with him, because obviously with the games programme, his hamstrings were sore, one of them particularly."
Johann Berg Gudmundsson may be involved, while Robbie Brady is a "maybe," according to the Clarets boss, but Jack Cork is battling an ankle problem and the game will likely come too soon for Chris Wood. Defender Matt Lowton and striker Ashley Barnes remain sidelined.
Sheffield United will be without John Fleck, John Lundstram and Luke Freeman again, with Chris Wilder admitting the midfield trio will be missing for "a couple of weeks."
Ben Osborn impressed in Fleck's absence and should continue alongside Oliver Norwood and Sander Berge.
Key defender Jack O'Connell has returned to training but remains a doubt, while Lys Mousset scored off the bench in the 3-1 win over Tottenham and will hope to be more involved at Turf Moor.
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This has become a much more interesting game now. Sheffield United looked much better against Tottenham. They got lucky with the disallowed equaliser but the win was thoroughly deserved.
Their energy levels were good and the goals were well-worked. I did say they were the second-most impressive team before the break. They put early crosses into the box, they go back to front well and they do not always get the credit, as they graft, too. They got their mojo back against Tottenham and it was an impressive display.
Burnley are another team who could be in with a chance of Europe. They are sitting in 10th and two points off their opponents. How did they get there? They looked as if they were on their knees.
Sean Dyche's side had no Ashley Barnes or Chris Wood, but you do not talk much about their midfield. Dwight McNeil is a talent on the left. These two are honest as the day is long and I cannot separate them. They will have fire in their bellies. It will be a fight with lots of yellow cards, but it will be a draw.
CHARLIE PREDICTS: 1-1 (9/2 with Sky Bet)
