Burnley vs Fulham
Premier League
Saturday
3rd February 2024
Turf Moor
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Premier League fixture between Burnley and Fulham.
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Burnley form analysis
The Clarets ended 2023 with an excellent 0-2 away win at Fulham thanks to goals from William Odobert and Sander Berge. However back-to-back losses away at Liverpool and at home to Aston Villa followed as defensive issues resurfaced. Zayn Amdouni struck against Villa but Burnley conceded late to lose despite drawing level. The new year brought more frustration as an 89th minute equalizer from substitute Connor McManus rescued a 1-1 home draw with Luton after Amdouni’s opener.
Most recently, defensive issues persisted in a 3-1 loss away at Manchester City. Despite chances on the break, three first half City goals killed the contest before a late consolation. Overall, Burnley’s form paints a picture of a spirited side still adapting to life back in the Premier League. organised and physical, Vincent Kompany’s side can frustrate any opponent. However, concentration lapses continue plaguing them defensively. Cutting out errors and improving concentration in their own third could make midtable safety achievable for this maturing Burnley side.
Fulham form analysis
Fulham ended 2023 with a poor 0-2 home loss to Burnley, struggling defensively while offering little threat themselves. A 3-0 hammering away at Bournemouth followed before a massive 2-1 home win over Arsenal put Fulham back on track. Doubts were erased after fighting back from Bukayo Saka’s early opener as Fulham showed grit. However, a 1-0 away loss at Chelsea reopened defensive wounds despite decent spells in attack.
The new year brought a drab goalless home draw with Everton as Fulham dominated the ball but lacked cutting edge, wasting good situations. Overall, Fulham’s form paints a picture of an expansive and entertaining side. However, defensive issues remain Fulham’s Achilles heel when overmatched. For manager Marco Silva, January recruitment appears key to add steel and cutting edge that could make midtable safety achievable for his spirited side.
