Burnley v Cardiff City preview

19 August 2011 10:09
Team news for Saturday's Championship clash between Burnley and Cardiff City at Turf Moor.[LNB] Burnley boss Eddie Howe will be without Marvin Bartley but new signing Zavon Hines could make his debut.[LNB]Midfielder Bartley begins a three-match ban after being sent off during last weekend's 2-0 defeat against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.[LNB]The Clarets have signed West Ham striker Hines on a two-year deal, with a compensation fee set to be decided by a tribunal.[LNB]Martin Paterson remains sidelined with a troublesome thigh injury, but striker Danny Ings, 19, has joined from Bournemouth to become reunited with Howe and will not be rushed into action.[LNB]Howe said: "I think there will be a settling in period and we are going to have to be clever with him because I wouldn't say he is ready to play week-in and week-out."[LNB]Cardiff manager Malky Mackay may make changes after suffering their first loss of the season at home to Brighton in midweek.[LNB]Following that defeat Mackay spoke of his desire to strengthen his squad but it is unlikely there will be any new arrivals who sign in time for the game.[LNB]However, summer signing Aron Gunnarsson may be fit enough to return.[LNB]The Icelandic international missed the Brighton game with the ankle injury he picked up in last week's win over Bristol City.[LNB]Young French striker Rudy Gestede is pushing for a start following his 20-minute cameo in midweek, although Mackay is likely to stick with the experienced duo of Kenny Miller and Robert Earnshaw.

Source: Team_Talk