Burnley vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Turf Moor
Follow live coverage as Burnley face Everton in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Burnley vs Everton
Rodriguez kicks us off, and we're underway in this massive, massive match!
Burnley vs Everton
The teams head out at Turf Moor, and this six-pointer is nearly ready to kick-off!
Burnley vs Everton
Michael Keane is suspended for this match, forcing another defensive switch for Frank Lampard’s side. Teenager Jarrad Branthwaite comes in at centre-back, whilst Anthony Gordon comes in for Demarai Gray on the wing.
Burnley vs Everton
Utilised up front for most of the season, Burnley’s record signing Maxwel Cornet is back in the XI and will start from the left wing, providing support to Jay Rodriguez and Wout Weghorst up top.
Burnley vs Everton
EVERTON SUBS: Asmir Begovic, Fabian Delph, Demarai Gray, Seamus Coleman, Salomon Rondon, Anwar El Ghazi, Dele Alli, Isaac Price, Reece Welch.
Burnley vs Everton
EVERTON (4-4-2): Jordan Pickford; Jonjoe Kenny, Ben Godfrey, Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitalii Mykolenko; Anthony Gordon, Mason Holgate, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Alex Iwobi; Richarlison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Burnley vs Everton
BURNLEY SUBS: Wayne Hennessey, Matt Lowton, Jack Cork, Ashley Barnes, Dwight McNeil, Dale Stephens, Matej Vydra, Kevin Long, Bobby Thomas.
Burnley vs Everton
BURNLEY (4-4-2): Nick Pope; Connor Roberts, James Tarkowski, Nathan Collins, Charlie Taylor; Aaron Lennon, Ashley Westwood, Josh Brownhill, Maxwel Cornet; Jay Rodriguez, Wout Weghorst.
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