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Burnley vs Southampton: Premier League – Opposition Threats

By Marc Walker

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Peter Crouch of Burnley acknowledges the fans as he arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Southampton FC at Turf Moor on February 2, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Peter Crouch of Burnley acknowledges the fans as he arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Southampton FC at Turf Moor on February 2, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) /
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 29: Ashley Barnes of Burnley celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal with Chris Wood of Burnley during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Burnley at Old Trafford on January 29, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 29: Ashley Barnes of Burnley celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal with Chris Wood of Burnley during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Burnley at Old Trafford on January 29, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /

Ashley Barnes

Fresh from netting in Burnley’s 2-2 draw at Old Trafford in midweek, Barnes will be looking to add to his season’s tally again this afternoon.

With four goals in six previous appearances against Saints, he has proved to be tricky to contend with in the past.

His physical style makes him perfect for leading the line for Sean Dyche and the Saints defence can expect to be in for a challenging and bruising afternoon.

Defending from set-pieces and crosses will have to be faultless to stop both Barnes and strike partner Chris Wood from benefiting.