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Swans vulnerable after losing captain

Andre Gray of Burnley
Andre Gray of BurnleyCredit: Mark Runnacles

Burnley have not made much headway in the transfer market but any negative vibes can be blown away by a victory over Swansea.

The Clarets need more quality to improve their survival chances but they should be competitive in most games and their physical approach may unsettle a Swansea side reeling from the sale of key defender Ashley Williams.

The Swans are in a state of flux at the moment and look vulnerable visitors to Turf Moor.

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Burnley 1pt 6-4 general

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Burnley Jon Flanagan is out due to a lack of match fitness and Ashley Barnes is also sidelined but Stephen Ward could feature.

Swansea New signing Borja Baston will not be considered until next week and attacker Gylfi Sigurdsson is fit enough only for a place on the bench. Defender Neil Taylor is set to miss out entirely.

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