West Ham United vs Burnley LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as West Ham United face Burnley 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:
West Ham United vs Burnley
Burnley push forward into West Ham's half. The visitors don't end up achieving much, though, as Cork scythes down Lanzini.
West Ham United vs Burnley
Taylor's low cross from the left is cut out by Johnson. West Ham gallop upfield to no avail.
West Ham United vs Burnley
Antonio gets a shot off from the edge of the box. It's blocked. Vlasic darts down the left and plays the ball against McNeil to win a throw-in.
West Ham United vs Burnley
Lowton sends a dangerous cross into West Ham's box from the right. It's intercepted before Burnley's strikers Rodriguez and Weghorst get on the end of it.
West Ham United vs Burnley
West Ham earn an early free-kick down their left as Westwood clatters into Vlasic.
West Ham United vs Burnley
This could be a tight affair. West Ham have failed to score in five of their last eight Premier League games against Burnley, who have won two of their last four league visits to this part of London. However, West Ham have won 25 points from their last 27 available in home games against sides in the relegation zone. Will the Hammers' home form see them through, or will Burnley enjoy a small new-boss bounce?
West Ham United vs Burnley
Burnley's interim management make two changes to the side from their sorry 2-0 defeat away to Norwich. Cork replaces Brownhill in the starting lineup. McNeil also replaces Lennon on the wing.
West Ham United vs Burnley
West Ham boss David Moyes makes three changes to his team from their exceptional 3-0 win away to Lyon. Fabianski returns in goal. Cresswell and Vlasic also come in for Coufal and Fornals.
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