18 November 2021, 14:31 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Premier League fixture, Burnley FC vs. Crystal Palace FC, kicks off at 16:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, November 20, at Turf Moor. Referee Simon Hooper will be in charge of this game while working alongside the assistants, Dan Robathan and Derek Eaton. Fourth official, David Webb, will be in communication with the crew from the sidelines while Graham Scott will be the VAR.
Preview Burnley Premier League, Nov 20, 2021
Preview Burnley remained in 18th place despite picking up a point in the 1-1 draw against league leaders Chelsea before the international break. A fantastic header from Kai Havertz (33') had the Blues in the lead before Vydra (79') struck for the leveler deep into the second half. The draw saw the Clarets pick up 6 points in the last five games: DLDWD, and 8 points in total after 1W, 5D, & 5L. With a number of players returning from World Cup qualifying duties over the week, Burnley will be re-equipped with the arsenal necessary to pose a formidable threat against Crystal Palace who are unbeaten in five games. Maxwel Cornet (Ivory Coast), Connor Roberts (Wales), and Matej Vydra (Czech Republic) were all involved in the WC qualifying efforts, along with Chris Wood (New Zealand). A point against Crystal Palace would be a fine result for Dyche, but a win would be the ultimate objective on Saturday. Burnley has an average goal ratio of 1 g.p.g. this season, having scored 11 goals in as many Premier League games. With 17 goals conceded (1.55 goals conceded per game), the club is left with a G.D. of -6. Sean Dyche's conventional 4—4—2 formation could feature Chris Wood and Cornet in attack once again.
Preview Crystal Palace Premier League, Nov 20, 2021
Preview Crystal Palace picked up a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park with 24,390 spectators in attendance right before the WCQ round of fixtures. Goals from Wilfried Zaha (61') and Gallagher (78') were enough to see Palace secure three points and jump three spots from 13th to 10th place on the Premier League table. Having a total of 15 points after 3W, 6D, & 2L, Crystal Palace make their return for this fixture with back-to-back victories: DDDWW. Patrick Vieira could turn to his team’s character or count on individual brilliance from the likes of Conor Gallagher for this fixture. The 21-year-old Englishman, on loan from Chelsea, has been involved in six Premier League goals in 10 appearances for the Eagles (4G & 2A). - A 40% goal participation in the total haul of 15 Palace goals. In addition, the Eagles have conceded 14 goals (1.27 goals per match) and have a G.D. of +1. We can expect the 4—3—3 formation once again, with Benteke saddled with the goal-scoring responsibilities at the center of the attacking trio.