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Burnley beats Fulham in first EPL game handled by a female referee

Burnley has scored long-range goals through Wilson Odobert and Sander Berge to beat Fulham 2-0 in the first English Premier League game to be handled by a female referee

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sander Berge's long-range effort gives Burnley 2-0 lead over Fulham | Premier League

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Wilson Odobert's belter gives Burnley 1-0 lead over Fulham | Premier League

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Aaron Ramsey - Not ready for Fulham match Ramsey (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Fulham.

Impact Ramsey misses out on his second straight match as he continues to recover from an undisclosed injury. The midfielder hasn't started a match since September, but could return in time for a Boxing Day fixture against Liverpool.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johann Gudmundsson - Too soon to return Gudmundsson (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Saturday's clash with Fulham.

Impact Gudmundsson misses out on his second straight match as he continues to recover from an undisclosed injury. Gudmundsson was deemed hopeful to return meaning he could be back in time for midweek action against Liverpool.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Cork - Unavailable Saturday Cork (calf) is not in the squad to face Fulham on Saturday.

Impact Cork misses out on Saturday's match as he continues to recover from a calf injury. The midfielder has barely played even when fully fit this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lyle Foster - Return will be taken cautiously Foster returned to play Saturday against Everton, but his availability will still be dependent on a day-by-day schedule as they take his return cautiously, according to manager Vin...

Impact Foster is still not fully back with the team despite returning to play Saturday, as the club continues to monitor his mental health as he returns. The forward had been out for the past two months due to a mental health issue and is still working to recover fully from those troubling times. He will now be put on a day-by-day schedule after getting back on the field, not being expected to play in every match but still being an option as the club continues to help the player back to a healthy mental state. He will continue to get appearances here and there but shouldn't be expected to return as a regular starter for another couple of weeks, especially with manager Vincent Kompany trying to take the situation cautiously while still keeping him happy.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Ramsey - Could return versus Fulham Ramsey (undisclosed) might be available to play against Fulham on Saturday. When asked about Ramsey's potential availability, manager Vincent Kompany told reporters, "We're hopeful...

Impact Ramsey has not started since Sept. 30 against Newcastle United, making five substitute appearances over that stretch in which he logged a combined 92 minutes. Given his limited starts and inability to stay fit, Ramsey may struggle to break into the starting XI upon his return.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Cork - May be ready against Fulham Cork (calf) could be an option to face Fulham on Saturday after manager Vincent Kompany told reporters, "We're hopeful," regarding Cork's possible availability, per Matt Scrafton o...

Impact Prior to Cork's seven-match absence due to his calf problem, he made just one 16-minute appearance off the bench while being an unused substitute nine times. As such, even if Cork is available for the squad Saturday, he is unlikely to factor into the starting XI and should remain a low-end fantasy target.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Obafemi - Unused substitute against Everton Obafemi (undisclosed) made the match-day squad against Everton on Saturday but failed to get onto the pitch.

Impact Obafemi has played just 19 minutes off the bench in two substitute outings this season, so his return to the squad is unlikely to significantly impact the starting XI or fantasy players.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johann Gudmundsson - Might play Saturday Gudmundsson -- who was sidelined against Everton on Saturday with an undisclosed injury -- could be in contention versus Fulham on Saturday. Manager Vincent Kompany told reporters,...

Impact It's certainly not a ringing endorsement by Kompany that Gudmundsson will be in the squad but it at least leaves the door open. In his last seven outings (six starts), the midfielder has generated seven shots (two on target), 30 crosses (13 accurate) and 18 corners. Even with Gudmundsson in the squad, Jacob Bruun Larsen has been taking a larger share of the corner-taking duties over the last four matches and could continue to do so Saturday regardless if Gudmundsson is available.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Taylor - Available after suspension Taylor is available for Saturday's match against Fulham after serving his suspension against Everton on Saturday due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Taylor will be returning to play for Burnley, having served his one-match ban against Everton after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Brighton. The defender had not missed a start since the second match of the season until his suspension, so he should return to the starting XI against Fulham, most likely sending Hannes Delcroix back to the bench.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Bruun Larsen - Sends 12 crosses in loss Bruun Larsen registered two shots (zero on goal), 12 crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Everton.

Impact Bruun Larsen was relentless in attempting to build the attack. Despite creating three scoring chances, he was unable to help his side break through in the loss. Bruun Larsen has started in his last three appearances and is up to eight chances created and one goal scored during that stretch.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sander Berge - Fires three shots in loss Berge generated three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Everton.

Impact Berge gave one of his better offensive efforts of the season, as he tried a season-high three shots in the match. However, he was unable to hit the target with any of his attempts and has not registered a shot on goal since October 28. Berge also contributed his fourth chance created in the last five games, none of which have resulted in an assist.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Trafford - Concedes two in loss Trafford made four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Everton.

Impact Trafford conceded the first goal of the match in the 19th minute and the second goal of the match in the just the 25th minute. It marks the first time in the last four games and the 11th time in 17 appearances on the season that he conceded more than once. On the other hand, it also marks the seventh time of the season where Trafford made at least four saves in a match.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dyche deepens woes of former club Burnley by leading Everton to win

Everton manager Sean Dyche has deepened the relegation worries of former club Burnley as his return to Turf Moor ended in a 2-0 win for his team in the English Premier League

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Burnley v. Everton | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 12/16/2023

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Lyle Foster - Returns to play Saturday Foster came on as a substitute in the 45th minute of Saturday's match against Everton, registering one tackle, a cross and two shots in the loss.

Impact Foster appeared on the pitch Saturday for the first time since Oct. 21, being left out due to lingering mental health issues he was dealing with. It was a bit of a surprise to see the player back on the field, as many sources reported the forward was still struggling and may not be back for some time. The club will now hope the player is in the right mindset to continue, as he was their regular starter at forward before encountering the issue and is also one of their more prolific players up top. If he does continue to make appearances in the team sheet, expect him to return to the starting XI at some point in the coming games.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Cullen - Makes bench Saturday Cullen (undisclosed) is in the squad to face Everton on Saturday.

Impact Cullen returns from a undisclosed injury which has kept him out of Burnley's last three matches. The midfielder had been a starter for Burnley before missing five of their last six contests.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Koleosho - Undergoes knee operation Koleosho underwent surgery on his knee and is set for at least three months on the sidelines. "Anything he's still able to give us this season is a bonus, I can't give you much mor...

Impact This is a big loss for Koleosho, who had been a regular starter for Burnley this season. This will open the door for more playing time for Wilson Odobert, who started the last match at left midfield and is expected to start again Saturday against Everton.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rebecca Welch set to become first female referee in upcoming Premier League match

Rebecca Welch will become the first female referee in the Premier League when she takes charge of Fulham-Burnley on Dec. 23.

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Rebecca Welch set to become first female referee in upcoming Premier League match

Michael Obafemi - Dealing with minor injury Obafemi has been dealing with a short-term issue" that is "nothing major" but will likely not be an option for Saturday's match versus Everton, said manager Vincent Kompany per the...

Impact Obafemi continues to struggle to stay fit, only appearing in just two matches all season. Because of this, the forward is set to be just a bench role for the team with just 19 minutes of play all campaign.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Ramsey - Doubtful for Everton clash Ramsey (undisclosed) is "fine but touch and go" for Saturday's match versus Everton, said manager Vincent Kompany per the BBC.

Impact Ramsey will likely miss Saturday's match as he continues to deal with an injury. He's only been a bench option of late, having come on as a sub the last five matches while also missing time with other injuries.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lyle Foster - Not linking with national team Foster will not be joining South Africa for the AFCON Cup of Nations as he continues to deal with issues surrounding his mental health, confirmed manager Vincent Kompany per the Bu...

Impact Foster is not ready to return to football yet after turning down a chance to join South Africa for the African Cup of nations. He is still making good progress in his mental health, but is still a few months away from returning to the pitch. The forward will be reevaluated at the start of the new year to find out where he is at in his mental recovery.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Louis Beyer - Busy defensively versus Brighton Beyer made two tackles (one won), nine clearances, two interceptions and two blocks during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brighton.

Impact Beyer returned to the team after serving a one-match ban and was one of the biggest reasons why his side was able to withstand such pressure from the opposition for almost the entire contest. After matching his season high in clearances, the center-back will try to keep it up during next Saturday's clash against Everton.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Burnley beats Fulham in first EPL game handled by a female referee

Dyche deepens woes of former club Burnley by leading Everton to win

Rebecca Welch set to become first female referee in upcoming Premier League match