West Ham United v Burnley: match preview

It had gone a little unnoticed that before the win over Everton last Saturday Burnley had gone 11 Premier League games and almost three months without a win. If Sean Dyche’s side can also triumph at West Ham on Saturday they can move to within two points of sixth-placed Arsenal. While the top clubs tend to greet Europa League qualification with a grimace, it would be a deserved and appreciated prize at Turf Moor. West Ham, thrashed at Swansea last time out and only three points above the relegation zone, can only look on enviously. Six of their remaining nine games are at home and they badly need to start winning. Paul Chronnell

Saturday 3pm

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