BURNLEY NEWS

Ashley Westwood - Creates three chances in draw Westwood created three chances, sent two crosses (none accurate), took two corners, intercepted twice and received one yellow card during the 0-0 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.

Impact Westwood was less than appealing in the draw Sunday. The midfielder did not have a single attempt himself, but he at least created a few for his teammates. Surprisingly, the highlight of his performance came from the defensive side of the ball, where he amassed two interceptions and made six clearances. Although, he continues to offer little value outside of his set-pieces and there are safer options to consider.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Pope - Clean sheet at Arsenal Pope made five saves while earning a clean sheet in Sunday's scoreless draw against Arsenal.

Impact Pope also made a pair of clearances. The shot-stopper has now turned in a clean sheet in three of his last four appearances, putting him in sparkling form ahead of a favorable home matchup versus Watford.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Tarkowski - Big clean sheet Tarkowski made eight clearances, one tackle, one interception and one block while earning a clean sheet in Sunday's scoreless draw against Arsenal.

Impact Tarkowski also created a chance, but his efforts defensively helped Burnley secure an important and improbable point away from home. The Englishman's consistently high volume of defensive interventions gives him great fantasy value, with a couple recent clean sheets bolstering his stock. He'll strive to keep his positive momentum going in a favorable matchup at home versus 19th-place Watford in his next match.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Taylor - Misses draw against Arsenal Taylor was not in the squad for Sunday's draw against Arsenal because of a foot injury suffered in training.

Impact Taylor is considered a doubt for the Feb. 5 contest against Watford, though more updates will be revealed in the coming week. He had started all but one match prior to the Arsenal game, but Erik Pieters has plenty of experience and did well there in a tough spot.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matej Vydra - Goes full 90 in draw Vydra went the full 90 in Sunday's scoreless draw against Arsenal, producing one shot not on target and one chance created.

Impact Vydra isn't fully healthy, but he battled the entire way Sunday out of necessity for the team. The transfer of Chris Wood may mean that Vydra stays active and waits until the end of the season to get hernia surgery, though if things worsen, that could change.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Brownhill - Picks up fifth yellow card Brownhill had three tackles and picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in Sunday's scoreless draw against Arsenal. He'll be suspended for the Feb. 5 contest against Watford.

Impact Brownhill has started Burnley's last two matches following a positive COVID-19 result and now he'll be forced to miss another match due to suspension. He's yet to make the score-sheet this season and will likely be replaced by Jack Cork against Watford.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea shakes off blues with customary win over Tottenham

Hakim Ziyech’s curling, dipping strike and Thiago Silva's header gave Chelsea a 2-0 win over Tottenham to end a four-match winless run in the Premier League

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frustration for Arsenal with 0-0 draw against Burnley in EPL

Burnley returned to Premier League action for the first time in three weeks and held Arsenal 0-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nathan Collins - Back in squad Collins (COVID-19) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Arsenal.

Impact Collins used a couple postponements to get back into the team and he's again on the bench Sunday. He remains the third option at center-back, which means he'll be on the bench most of the season with just five starts to his name in the current campaign.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Pieters - In starting XI Sunday Pieters (COVID-19) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Arsenal.

Impact Pieters gets the call Sunday following COVID-19, mainly because regular left-back Charlie Taylor is out with injury. Pieters tends to get a bit more forward than Taylor, but it's not a great spot for production at Arsenal. In 20 appearances last season (13 starts), Pieters managed four shots and 19 crosses.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Roberts - Getting debut EPL start Roberts (COVID-19) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Arsenal.

Impact It's the long-awaited debut start for Roberts, who has battled injury and COVID-19 since joining the team. It's unknown if he can go the full 90 and with Matthew Lowton on the bench, there's a chance he won't be asked to.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matej Vydra - Starting against Arsenal Vydra (hernia) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Arsenal.

Impact Vydra is set for a hernia operation, but he's going to play through it Sunday ahead of the international break. It's quite the turn of events for him given the last update, but Burnley are lacking players and he's needed on the pitch with a full 90 unlikely given his injury.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dwight McNeil - Cleared to practice McNeil (illness) was back on the training pitch in the lead up to Sunday's matchup with Arsenal. Manager Sean Dyche told reporters, "Dwight has been back with the group," per Alex...

Impact McNeil has started all 18 matches for the club this season, so he should be considered a lock for the starting XI if given the all-clear. In those previous outings, the midfielder has recorded one assist, 20 shots (seven on target) and 102 crosses (18 accurate). Assuming he's back on the pitch, McNeil should be a top-end fantasy target, especially considering his role on freekicks.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johann Gudmundsson - Rejoins training Friday Gudmundsson (undisclosed) was back on the training pitch ahead of Sunday's matchup with Arsenal, per Alex James of LancsLive.

Impact Gudmundsson looks set to rejoin the starting XI after being forced off at halftime against Leeds United on Jan. 2. In his last eight outings (all starts) the midfielder has recorded 11 shots (three on target), 19 crosses (four accurate) and one corner. Gudmundsson should offer decent mid-range fantasy value moving forward given his ability to generate crosses and push the attack.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Pieters - Returns to training pitch Pieters (illness) will be an option against Arsenal on Sunday after returning to training Friday. Manager Sean Dyche told reporters, "Erik Pieters is back after Covid today," Alex...

Impact Considering Pieters has been an unused substitute 13 times this season, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting the defender to suddenly start featuring heavily in the starting XI moving forward. As such, Pieters will remain a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Taylor - In doubt Sunday Taylor (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's clash with Arsenal with manager Sean Dyche telling reporters, "Charlie Taylor is touch and go," per Alex James of LancsLive report...

Impact Taylor has started all 17 of his appearances for the club this season in which he has generated one assist, 56 crosses (12 accurate) and 13 chances created. As such, if the left-back is cleared to play, he should be a near-lock for the starting XI where he'll be capable of pushing the attack from the backline.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Postponements farce sees EPL explore tightening of rules

The Premier League is exploring new rules on postponements after criticism from clubs over why games are being called off

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Further EPL disruption sees Burnley-Watford postponed again

Burnley’s English Premier League match against Watford has been postponed for a second time, leaving the last-placed team having played five fewer games than some others

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben Mee - Match against Watford postponed Mee and Burnley won't play Tuesday against Watford after the match was postponed because of player availability issues within the club.

Impact This was expected to be the case for Burnley, who were set to only have 10 or 11 senior players available for the match. It's the second-straight postponement for them with the hope that they can return enough players for Sunday's trip to Arsenal. Mee is reportedly one of the healthy ones, which isn't surprising. He's near 30 starts every season and should be close to that number again with 14 to his name through the first half of the campaign.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Taylor - Dealing with injury Taylor is back from COVID-19 but has picked up a knock, according to manager Sean Dyche.

Impact It's been a whirlwind of a week for Burnley, who lost Chris Wood in addition to deal with injuries, COVID-19 and AFCON absences. Taylor has started 17 matches at left-back this season and isn't available for Tuesday's match against Watford, which is set to be postponed.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ashley Barnes - Needs more training Barnes (thigh) needs more time before he returns to the first team, according to manager Sean Dyche. "He's making some headway now but needs real training with us, games and stuff...

Impact Barnes hasn't played since October and has been out since early November with the injury. He probably hasn't been completely fit in a couple years, but his return is needed, as Burnley are stretched thin in their attack with Chris Wood gone to Newcastle.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matej Vydra - Set for hernia operation Vydra had to get a hernia operation delayed because of a positive COVID-19 result, confirmed manager Sean Dyche.

Impact Dyche didn't actually say that Vydra was still getting an operation, as he mentioned the forward was back in training and making sure "he's okay." There's not a ton of clarity on the situation, as there's a chance he could play through it. For now, it's assumed he'll be out until another update comes out. That could mean a partnership of Aaron Lennon and Jay Rodriguez for upcoming games.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Mee on 10 years at Burnley, being a 'proper defender' and the England call-up that never came Ben Mee has made Burnely home. Now captain and a leader, the club has changed hugely from the days of training in ditches and eating Haribo

JANUARY 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Newcastle denied crucial EPL win by late Watford equalizer

Joao Pedro snatched a victory from Newcastle’s grasp by scoring in the 88th minute to earn Watford a 1-1 draw in an English Premier League game between relegation rivals

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS