Sean Dyche sends warning to Leeds United ahead of relegation clash
Burnley manager Sean Dyche has warned his relegation rivals Leeds United about their exceptional run-in record ahead of their clash at Elland Road on Sunday.
The 50-year-old, who never minces his words, remains buoyant about his team’s chances of staying in the Premier League, which could be boosted with victory at Elland Road on Sunday.
Marcelo Bielsa’s Whites will hope they can overcome the battle Burnley will bring to stretch their lead over the relegation zone to potentially eight points.
“Historically we have been strong in the second half of the season, whatever challenge we have had,” Dyche said, as quoted by Leeds Live.
“I think there is a good belief in what we do and the players know how close they are to making things right.”
Most Important Games
Games against Manchester United and Liverpool might see the biggest crowds and games selected for TV coverage, but it’s this kind of match that defines a team’s season.
Defeat to a team near you in the league always has a bigger impact than whatever result you get against those at the top and Leeds United need points against their relegation rivals.
Three straight defeats against teams in the top four are rendered almost irrelevant if Bielsa’s side can grind out a positive result against Burnley and with players slowly returning from injury, confidence at Elland Road is increasing.
Burnley’s performances haven’t necessarily been reflected in their results with crucial moments not going their way.
But one thing you can guarantee with a Sean Dyche side is 100% effort and a battle to the final whistle, something Leeds must be ready for from minute one.
The Clarets have drawn more games than any other side in the PremierLeague this season but they need to turn those stalemates into victories to keep their hopes of survival alive.
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