Burnley v Everton preview

21 August 2009 12:39
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Burnley will be chasing back-to-back Premier League wins when they line-up against Everton on Sunday.[LNB] Owen Coyle's side produced a major shock on Wednesday night by defeating defending champions Manchester United at Turf Moor.[LNB]The Premier League new boys made an inauspicious start to life in the top flight when they were soundly beaten by Stoke on the opening day of the season.[LNB]But they turned their fortunes around in the most dramatic way possible with a memorable performance in front of a noisy home crowd.[LNB]Another home game awaits the Clarets at the weekend, with David Moyes' Everton side the visitors this time.[LNB]The Toffees began the new season in the worst way possible, being hammered 6-1 at Goodison Park by a rampant Arsenal side.[LNB]However, a crushing victory over Sigma Olomouc in the Europa League will have calmed the nerves ahead of Sunday's trip to Burnley.[LNB]With doubts over Joleon Lescott's future at the club refusing to go away, David Moyes' side will be keen to show that they have not been affected by the latest developments.[LNB]Team NewsThe hosts will again have to do without captain Steven Caldwell as the defender continues to recover from a groin problem.[LNB]The Scotland international suffered the injury during his country's defeat against Norway and has subsequently missed the start of the season.[LNB]Andre Bikey is expected to line-up again after he impressed when making his debut in midweek just 24 hours after arriving from Reading.[LNB]Defender Michael Duff is unlikely to start for the Clarets, though, as he has not sufficiently recovered from an ankle injury. [LNB]Everton are waiting on the fitness of midfield pair Jack Rodwell and Steven Pienaar ahead of the clash with Burnley.[LNB]Rodwell and Pienaar both picked up minor knocks in the 4-0 Europa League victory on Thursday but may not be risked on Sunday.[LNB]City target Lescott is unlikely to make a return to the side after he was dropped by Moyes in midweek due to attitude problems. [LNB]Possible Starting XIsBurnley: Jensen, Mears, Bikey, Carlisle, Jordan, Blake, McCann, Alexander, Elliott, Paterson, Fletcher.[LNB]Everton: Howard, Hibbert, Neville, Yobo, Baines, Osman, Cahill, Rodwell, Pienaar, Fellaini, Saha.[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports