MX23RW : Monday, January 20 23:20:45| >> :120:6612:6612:
[monks data]
Burnley logo
Premier League | Gameweek 3
Aug 29, 2021 at 2pm UK
Turf Moor
Leeds logo

Burnley
1 - 1
Leeds

Wood (61')
Brownhill (19'), Barnes (28'), Mee (45+1'), Lennon (90')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Bamford (86')
Phillips (38'), Rodrigo (53'), Struijk (81')

Sean Dyche believes Burnley's first win will be sooner rather than later

Sean Dyche believes Burnley's first win will be sooner rather than later
© Reuters
The Clarets did not win a Premier League game last season until November.

Burnley boss Sean Dyche believes his side's first win is not too far away as the Clarets look to avoid a repeat of last season.

It took Burnley eight attempts to gain a Premier League victory last season – losing five times before a 1-0 home success against Crystal Palace on November 23.

After defeats to Brighton and Liverpool, the Clarets head into Sunday's clash with Leeds at Turf Moor still looking to get off the mark in 2021/22.

Dyche has been happy with the performances in the opening two games and feels his side's slow start will not last too much longer.

"It's the same old – every team wants to get that win on the board," said Dyche.

"We have had spells, including last year, when that hasn't happened, but I actually think we have performed pretty well so far. There is no naivety to my words, though, it is about results.

"We have had a couple of seasons like that (last season) and there is a mish mash of teams who have to fight to get points on the board.

"Performance-wise though we are not far off at all but we will need to maintain those levels against a Leeds side who proved last season they are a good outfit."

Dyche will have Ashley Westwood and Matej Vydra back in his squad against Leeds.

Both players missed the defeat at Anfield and the penalty shoot-out win at Newcastle in the Carabao Cup with toe and groin problems respectively.

"We think we've got better news with Westy and Vyds. They've been on the grass today (Friday) so we'll see how they react tomorrow before making a decision on them, but it looks like better news," said Dyche.

"There's nothing serious to report from the other night (at Newcastle), so hopefully it's two bodies back in the thinking."

Aaron Lennon will also be available against his former club, having re-signed for Burnley in time to play at St James' Park on Wednesday night – where he came off just before the hour mark.

On the winger's return, Dyche said: "I didn't want him to leave in the first place. He came in and trained with us and was fit and well.

"It is not a money thing for him, he enjoys the atmosphere and the environment. He wanted to come back here and enjoy his football."

ID:461151:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect3244:
Written by
P A
No Data Analysis info

Click here for more stories about Sean Dyche

Click here for more stories about Burnley

Game History

How you voted: Burnley vs Leeds

Burnley
16.0%
Draw
13.6%
Leeds United
70.4%
250
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Burnley manager Sean Dyche pictured on May 10, 2021
Read Next:
Sean Dyche hails Wayne Hennessey's heroics as Burnley see off Newcastle
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Leeds UnitedLeeds27168351193256
2Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd27176438172155
3Burnley27141123192253
4Sunderland27149439221751
5Blackburn RoversBlackburn2712693124742
6West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom27914433221141
7Middlesbrough27118844341041
8Watford27125103837141
9Bristol City2791083331237
10Sheffield WednesdaySheff Weds27107103843-537
11Norwich CityNorwich279994339436
12Queens Park RangersQPR2781183034-435
13Swansea CitySwansea2797113033-334
14Coventry CityCoventry2788113537-232
15Oxford UnitedOxford Utd2788113041-1132
16Preston North EndPreston2761382834-631
17Millwall2679102424030
18Stoke CityStoke27610112533-828
19Derby CountyDerby2776143137-627
20Cardiff CityCardiff2769122941-1227
21Hull City2768132636-1026
22Portsmouth2668123245-1326
23Luton TownLuton2775152744-1726
24Plymouth ArgylePlymouth2749142555-3021


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!