PL PREVIEW: BURNLEY V WOLVES

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All you need to know ahead of Sunday's game

2022-04-23T11:50:37.696Z

PL PREVIEW: BURNLEY V WOLVES

All you need to know ahead of Sunday's game

2022-04-23T11:50:37.696Z

All you need to know ahead of Sunday's game

Burnley face Wolves at Turf Moor on Sunday (2pm) in another important Premier League fixture.

Under-23s manager Mike Jackson is acting as interim manager with Burnley in 18th place with six games left.

"Wolves is a club with a clear identity of how they play, but they are very difficult to play against. We've got to try and find those weaknesses," said Jackson.

Jackson stressed Burnley have to be ready for the challenge.

He continued: "I think every team in the Premier League is dangerous - if you sleep for a moment then you get cut open. There's good sides with top class managers and good players, so we've got to be on it."

Form

Burnley defeated Southampton 2-0 on Thursday with goals from Connor Roberts and Nathan Collins. They have won their last two Premier League games at Turf Moor.

Wolves were beaten 1-0 at St James’ Park two weeks ago. However, they have won eight times on their travels in the Premier League this season. Only Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool have won more points than Wolves (26) away from home this season.

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Opposition guide

Bruno Lage replaced Nuno Espírito Santo as manager last summer. Previously, Lage had been assistant manager at Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea City under Carlos Carvalhal. Wolves sit in eighth position and are still in the hunt for a European place.

Lage knows everything is still to play for. “We have 18 points to play for so lets go for it. I started the week talking to the boys and looking for the table. I am very competitive and we missed a big chance to fight for top 4. Now we can fight for the right to play in Europe."

Lage appreciates a trip to Turf Moor will be a big test.

"Burnley with or without him (Dyche) are a hard team to play. They are solid, compact and everyone is running for survival.

"Their strikers link well, they have very good wingers. They are solid at defending but through the years they have made little differences to play differently."