Burnley v Crystal Palace Team News
Vincent Kompany, the manager of Burnley, does not anticipate Lyle Foster recovering from his illness in time for the international break.
While Aaron Ramsey is out due to injury, Josh Cullen is serving his suspension; nevertheless, Jordan Beyer may return to the mix.
After missing five weeks due to a hamstring injury, Eberechi Eze will be included in the matchday squad against Turf Moor, according to Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson.
Despite being forced to withdraw against Tottenham due to a muscular problem, Tyrick Mitchell is healthy.
Dean Henderson, James Tomkins, and Michael Olise are still not accessible.
Head-to-head
- Burnley are unbeaten in their five most recent games against Crystal Palace, winning three times.
- The Eagles have won three Premier League matches at Turf Moor – the only away venue they have a better record at is Goodison Park, where they have claimed four victories.
Burnley
- The Clarets are in danger of becoming the first team in English top-flight history to lose each of their opening six home games in a season.
- Burnley, who lost their final two matches at Turf Moor as they were relegated in 2021-22, would set a new club record if they suffer an eighth consecutive top-flight home defeat.
- They have dropped 11 points from winning positions this season, a joint high with Bournemouth and Brentford.
- Vincent Kompany’s side have conceded 11 first-half league goals this season, more than any other top-flight team.
- Kompany could become the second manager to lose each of his first six Premier League home games in charge, following Mick McCarthy, who was beaten in his opening seven with Sunderland between March 2003 and August 2005.
Crystal Palace
- Palace could lose three consecutive league fixtures for the first time since March. They last did so under Roy Hodgson in May 2021.
- The Eagles have suffered as many defeats in their past two league matches as in their previous 11.
- The Londoners are one short of 300 Premier League away goals.
- Jordan Ayew has won 34 fouls in the top flight this season, more than any other player, although his tally of 20 fouls conceded is also a joint high.
- Ayew is set to become the first Ghanaian to make 250 Premier League appearances.
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