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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: Jack Cork of Burnley is tackled by Andreas Pereira of Manchester United 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: Jack Cork of Burnley is tackled by Andreas Pereira of Manchester United 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) /

Jack Cork

Former Saints midfielder Cork has consistently done well since making the step up to the Premier League and continues to be a reliable presence for the Clarets.

His tireless running and ability to make tackles and interceptions makes him an ideal option in central-midfield.

Whilst he has never been a prolific contributor of goals, his presence in the final third for Burnley has improved and he weighs in with some valuable strikes at times.

As the midfielder who most likes to get on the ball in Dyche’s set-up, it will be important that Saints dominate central areas and give him no time to pick passes.