Premier League action continues this Sunday as already-relegated Burnley host high-flying Aston Villa at Turf Moor in what promises to be an intriguing clash of contrasting fortunes.
For the Clarets, this marks their penultimate home game of a difficult season. Under interim boss Michael Jackson—who stepped in after Scott Parker's departure—Burnley are fighting to avoid finishing dead last. Currently sitting two points above Wolves with three matches remaining, a strong finish would provide some momentum heading into Championship life next season.
Aston Villa, meanwhile, are cruising in fifth place and riding high after a dominant win over Nottingham Forest that secured their spot in the Europa League Final. Unai Emery, the tournament specialist, continues to weave his magic in Birmingham, but Villa's recent Premier League form has been patchy despite facing predominantly bottom-half opposition. This trip to Burnley offers another chance to sharpen up before their May 20 showdown against Freiburg in Turkey.
Fans can catch all the action live starting at 9am ET on Peacock, with kickoff from Turf Moor in Lancashire. For real-time updates and highlights, our live blog has you covered throughout the match.
Team News
Burnley will be without Josh Cullen (knee), Jordan Beyer (hamstring), and Connor Roberts (lower leg), while Axel Tuanzebe is listed as questionable with a calf issue.
For Villa, Boubacar Kamara (knee), Alysson (unspecified), and Amadou Onana (knee) are all ruled out.
Prediction
Villa may be fatigued from their European exploits, but with players fighting for a starting spot in the Europa League Final, their quality should shine through. Expect a hard-fought contest, but the visitors' depth and form should see them claim all three points. Burnley 1-3 Aston Villa.
