Carlisle: Wolves changes immaterial

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy made 10 changes for Tuesday's Premier League trip at Manchester United in order to rest players ahead of Sunday's clash with the Clarets.Burnley's players, by contrast, will travel to Molineux on the back of the draining 1-1 draw they played out with Arsenal at Turf Moor on Wednesday night.McCarthy has been widely criticised for his attitude but Carlisle does not think Wolves will have an unfair advantage this weekend.The 30-year-old said: "It happens often, maybe one team will have a midweek game and another team will only play Saturday to Saturday. It is immaterial to us."It's each manager to their own. Every manager has their own thoughts and opinions on how a team or squad should be worked and who am I to judge?"Wednesday's spirited performance in a pulsating affair maintained Burnley's impressive home record.Owen Coyle's men have collected 18 of their 19 points this season at Turf Moor.Burnley had looked in trouble after Cesc Fabregas opened the scoring with seven minutes gone and Andrey Arshavin then hit the post, but the home side weathered the storm.Veteran Graham Alexander levelled with a penalty, his 100th league goal, and both sides then had several chances to claim a winner.Chris Eagles had the hosts' best effort with a fierce drive against the post in the second half.Carlisle said: "It is a fantastic confidence builder and fully justifies what we are doing week in, week out."If we can maintain that belief we can take the game to Wolves and go from there."Carlisle put the performance down to a strong team spirit and a determination not to let Arsenal settle.The former Watford player said: "They have world-class players but no matter how world-class a player is, he doesn't want to play with someone right up tight behind him, kicking at his ankles."The gaffer has coached us all week about getting close to players and not giving them any space to play."Both teams played quite a similar way, attacking going forward at pace and it made for almost a five-a-side style of game."It was almost you attack, we attack, which was very hectic as a defender."I believe we have the quality to take advantage of those situations and I thought we fully merited a point."Burnley have not won in six games but Carlisle insists spirits have not dipped since stunning early victories over Manchester United and Everton.Carlisle feels he is a member of a secure team that works hard for each other.He said: "Individual errors are made on a weekly basis by people, it could be any member of the team."They are never intended but as a unit you need to make sure you rally round the individual."I have ultimate faith and confidence in the team. I know if I make a mistake one of them will be around to sweep it up."I hope they feel the same about me." Wolves Evens, Draw 12/5, Burnley 14/5  

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