Premier League: Burnley vs West Ham match preview
A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at Turf Moor
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Your support makes all the difference.Burnley are still looking for their first Premier League win of the season, as they welcome West Ham to Turf Moor.
Sean Dyche’s side haven’t recorded a top-flight victory since May 2010 and sit second from bottom having only taken 4 points from the first seven games, scoring just three goals, fewer the least in the decision
Sam Allardyce still has some critics at Upton Park, despite a good run of form that sees the side in seventh place.
The return of midfield maestro Mark Noble the Hammers look set to continue with their new attractive style of play.
KICK-OFF: Saturday, 3pm
PAST THREE MEETINGS...
Burnley 0 West Ham 2 (Taylor, Collison), Capital One Cup, October 2013
Burnley 2 (Bartley, Paterson) West Ham 2 (Nolan, Tomkinson) Championship, March 2012
West Ham 1 (Nolan) Burnley 2 (McCann, Vokes), Championship, December 2011
STATS...
Burnley are unbeaten in three previous league meetings with West Ham, winning two and drawing the once.
They’ve scored twice in each of their last four league games against the Hammers.
West Ham have scored 14 goals in the last six meetings with Burnley.
Sean Dyche’s side have yet to win a league this season and have not won a Premier League game since May 2010.
ODDS...
Burnley to win: 2.62
West Ham to win: 2.6
Draw: 3.25
TV: Highlights on BBC1 at 10.30pm.
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