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Jay Rodriguez nets Burnley equalizer v. Manchester United ' Premier League

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

MATCHDAY: Man United visits Burnley; Inter plays Roma in cup

Manchester United has a chance to lift the mood following the shock FA Cup exit to second-tier Middlesbrough when playing a Burnley side that has won once in the Premier League all...

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlie Taylor - Still sidelined Tuesday Taylor (foot) will miss Tuesday's clash with Manchester United. Manager Sean Dyche told reporters, "Charlie will probably miss this one but he's getting back."

Impact Based on the manager's comments, Taylor could be ready in time to play versus Liverpool on Sunday. Whenever the left-back gets back onto the pitch, he figures to be a near-lock for the starting XI and should offer solid fantasy value. In his last five contests, Taylor registered 14 crosses (four accurate), 18 clearances and two shots (zero on target).

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ashley Barnes - Set to rejoin squad Barnes (thigh) is slated to return to the match-day squad against Manchester United on Tuesday. Manager Sean Dyche told reporters, "Barnesy is up to general speed."

Impact Barnes has been on the shelf for the previous eight contests due to his thigh problem but looks poised to at least be an option off the bench Tuesday. Once up to match-fitness, Barnes could push for a spot in the starting XI but is far from a lock on a weekly basis.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johann Gudmundsson - Still 2-3 weeks from returning Gudmundsson (abdomen) is set to miss another 2-3 weeks with manager Sean Dyche telling reporters, "Johann is making a good recovery after appendicitis but he's probably a few weeks...

Impact Gudmundsson has already missed one match due to his abdominal injury but now will likely miss another three contests. Once cleared to play, the midfielder should be in the mix to reclaim a spot in the starting XI, having featured in 14 of his 19 appearances this year.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Brownhill - Eligible Tuesday Brownhill has served his one-match ban for accumulation and will be available versus Manchester United on Tuesday.

Impact Brownhill has started 15 of his 17 appearances for the club this season, in which he recorded 11 shots (two on target), 29 tackles and 21 interceptions, and should be back in the mix for a spot on the pitch Tuesday. Given his lack of offensive upside, he's yet to score in three seasons with Burnley, the midfielder shouldn't be expected to offer more than mid-range fantasy value.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watford held 0-0 by Burnley in Hodgson's 1st game in charge

Roy Hodgson’s first game in charge of Watford ended in a 0-0 draw at Burnley which leaves both sides still stuck in the relegation zone and fearing for their Premier League future

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James Tarkowski - Leader in multiple categories Tarkowski created a chance, made an interception, three tackles (winning one) and seven clearances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Watford.

Impact Tarkowski helped Burnley keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back four on Saturday. The defender finished with team-high totals in chances created, tackles and clearances in the draw.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Pope - Five saves in clean sheet Pope kept a clean sheet while making five saves during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Watford.

Impact Pope helped Burnley earn a point by shutting out Watford on Saturday. The clean sheet was the fifth in 18 league starts for the keeper while his five saves upped his season total to 56.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dwight McNeil - Creates a chance McNeil took an off target shot, crossed three times (one accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Watford.

Impact McNeil was held off the scoresheet as Saturday's clash ended in a scoreless draw. The attacker finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while his lone chance created tied for the team-high total in the draw.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wout Weghorst - Makes team debut Weghorst took two off target shots during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Watford.

Impact Weghorst was held off the scoresheet during his Burnley debut on Saturday. The forward didn't cross or create a chance while his two shots were the third highest amount on the team.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maxwel Cornet - Fires four shots Cornet took four shots (two on goal), crossed twice inaccurately and created a chance during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Watford.

Impact Cornet was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as both team's struggled to score on Saturday. The attacker finished with the third highest amount of crosses on the team while leading Burnley in shots and chances created in the draw.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ashley Barnes - Still working on fitness Barnes (thigh) is "getting back fit," according to manager Sean Dyche.

Impact It's unclear what this means for Barnes, as he hasn't made a squad since early November. In his quest for fitness, he started with the U23s on Thursday. He doesn't have a role in the senior team, but Burnley don't have much depth in their attack, so there's a chance he could be on the bench for upcoming matches.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Taylor - Remains touch and go Taylor (foot) is touch and go for Saturday's match against Watford, according to manager Sean Dyche.

Impact This clearly isn't a positive update on Taylor, as Dyche's "touch and go" comment usually means out. Taylor missed the match before the break and he apparently hasn't recovered, meaning Erik Pieters could be set for another start Saturday in a favorable matchup.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johann Gudmundsson - Out with appendicitis Gudmundsson has been out with appendicitis and doesn't have a timeline to return, according to manager Sean Dyche.

Impact It's a wonder if Gudmundsson's lack of time before the break was related to this, but it doesn't matter in the end. It's unknown how long he's been dealing with appendicitis and for now, he's expected to miss the next couple matches, possibly meaning more starts for Aaron Lennon on the wing.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matej Vydra - Out after hernia operation Vydra underwent an operation on his hernia over the break and will be out a few weeks, according to manager Sean Dyche.

Impact Vydra pushed through his injury and went the full 90 just before the break, but he finally got surgery and will miss around the next month. He could do that because Maxwel Cornet is back from AFCON and Wout Weghorst was added last week from Wolfsburg.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maxwel Cornet - Back with Burnley Cornet is back from AFCON and is available for Burnley going forward after receiving a few days of rest upon return, according to manager Sean Dyche. "He's [Maxwel] another one we...

Impact Cornet played just 15 minutes for Ivory Coast in AFCON, so Burnley seem to be treading lightly with him given injuries earlier in the season. That being the case, it wouldn't be surprising if he started Saturday, though with another game against Man United a few days later, he'll probably only start one of them.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

5 players in, $120M spent: Newcastle goes big in January

Newcastle was always likely to be the English Premier League’s most active club in the January transfer window because the club is threatened by relegation and now has the richest...

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brentford gives Eriksen comeback chance; City signs Alvarez

Christian Eriksen is set for a remarkable playing comeback after signing for English Premier League club Brentford, almost eight months after having a cardiac arrest and collapsing...

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wout Weghorst - Joins Burnley Weghorst joined Burnley from Wolfsburg on a three-and-a-half-year deal, his new club announced Monday.

Impact Weghorst is as close a style comparison to former-Claret Chris Wood, so this move makes plenty of sense for all involved. What could be concerning is that Weghorst has only scored six times in 18 appearances this season after scoring 20 goals in 34 matches in the previous campaign. However, Wood never scored more than 14 goals in any of the past four full league seasons while Weghorst never scored fewer than 16 during that time. As he departs Germany there's a big hole to fill at his previous club, as Lukas Nmecha (ankle) is out for months and no other striker has provided similar contributions for a low-scoring club. At his new destination, Weghorst may need some time to settle in but should have few problems becoming the top option at striker.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Premier League says 4 COVID-19 cases need for a postponement

Premier League clubs must have a minimum of four positive coronavirus cases within their playing squad before requesting a postponement

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watford hires Hodgson, 74, in bid to avoid EPL relegation

Roy Hodgson is back in the Premier League at the age of 74

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dwight McNeil - Shines in the rough Sunday McNeil produced four shots (one on target), created two chances, sent three crosses (one accurate), took two corners and made two tackles (none won) in the 0-0 draw with Arsenal on...

Impact McNeil offered the only legitimate production for Burnley in the draw Sunday. The midfielder took a team-high four shots and he also managed to set up a few chances as well. Unfortunately, though, his set-piece value continues to shrink due to teammate Ashley Westwood being on set-pieces as well. As long as McNeil continues to take shots though, he will still have a higher ceiling. Over his last five appearances, he is averaging, 1.4 shots, 1.2 created chances, 5.2 crosses, 1.6 corners and 2.4 tackles per 90 minutes in all competitions.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Roberts - Disappoints in first start Roberts sent one cross (none accurate), made one tackle (none won) and intercepted twice during the 0-0 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.

Impact Roberts offered little to nothing in his first start with Burnley. The two-way defender who is known for his offensive ability was absent on both ends of the ball. Fortunately for him, he has a minor excuse when referring to his shortcomings. However, he will need to get going sooner rather than later.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Pieters - Makes five tackles in 0-0 draw Pieters took one shot (none on target), made five tackles (three won) and intercepted once in the 0-0 draw against Arsenal on Sunday.

Impact Pieters received a spot start against Arsenal on Sunday and he did not disappoint. The defender slotted in at the left-flank and he recorded a season-high five tackles. He even managed to rip off his first shot of the season, albeit it not being quality. If he continues to stay in the starting XI, his tackles could become a hot commodity.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE