Burnley vs. Southampton: Opposition threat
By Chris Hughes
In around two hours time Southampton will face Burnley at Turf Moor, desperate to pick up points to get them out of the relegation zone.
Despite losing just twice this calendar year – and only once in the league – Southampton still find themselves 18th going into this weekend’s clash with Sean Dyche’s Burnley.
The Saints will be looking for revenge after Sam Vokes’ header separated the two sides last time they met – that game saw Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino face scathing criticism for his inability to tactically adapt after Dyche brought on a second striker.
Since then however Burnley have struggled for form, having failed to win a single league game this calendar year and last picking up all three points in the game against Stoke back on the 12th December.
Thankfully, the Clarets’ early season form means they still sit seventh – however all of their safety buffer on those in eighth and ninth is gone with just just two points separating the three sides.
A win for the Saints would still have a lot more magnitude however – if results go their way they could be as high as 13th with a victory today.
But who are Burnley’s three biggest threats ahead of the 3PM kick-off?