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Burnley vs Tottenham preview, TV channel, kick-off time, date, odds and team news

Burnley vs Tottenham preview, TV channel, kick-off time, date, odds and team news
Can Spurs bounce back? (Picture: NurPhoto/Getty Images)

Tottenham Hotspur travel to Turf Moor to face Sean Dyche’s impressive Burnley side in the Premier League this weekend.

Spurs will be looking to bounce back from their demoralising 4-1 defeat to league high-flyers Manchester City.

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They now sit 21 points behind Pep Guardiola‘s men and will be looking to get back into winning ways this weekend.

Kevin De Bruyne celebrates
Kevin De Bruyne inspired Man City to defeat Spurs last weekend (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

However, they will face a Burnley side who have surprised many this season and currently sit a point ahead of Spurs in sixth place to keep their dreams of a top four finish alive.

Sean Dyche’s men drew with Brighton in a goalless draw with striker Glenn Murray blazing a first-half penalty over the bar last Saturday.

When is Burnley vs Tottenham and what time is kick-off?

The match will take place on Saturday 23 December.

The game will be played at Turf Moor and kick-off is at 5.30pm.

Burnley vs Tottenham preview, TV channel, kick-off time, date, odds and team news
Sean Dyche’s men have arguably been the league’s standout performers, other than leaders Man City (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

What TV channel is Burnley vs Tottenham on?

BT Sport 1 and BT 4K UHD are televising the game live, with coverage starting from 5pm.

What is the latest team news?

From a defensive standpoint it is good news for Spurs as Davinson Sanchez returns from his three-match suspension.

Toby Alderweireld is still out with a hamstring problem and Victor Wanyama is sidelined also with knee troubles.

As for Burnley, Robbie Brady (knee), Jonathan Walters (knee) and Tom Heaton (shoulder) are missing with Stephen Ward (knee) also a huge doubt.

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What is the latest odds? (Courtesy of Betfair)

Burnley – 6/1

Draw – 16/5

Tottenham – 11/20

Pre-match stats

  • Burnley have won one of their seven Premier League matches against Spurs (D2 L4), winning 4-2 in May 2010.
  • Tottenham haven’t won back to back league matches at Turf Moor for 92 years.
  • After a run of six consecutive away wins, Spurs are winless in their last five Premier League games on the road, picking up just one point from a possible 15.
  • Dele Alli has had a hand in a goal in each of his three Premier League appearances against Burnley, scoring twice and assisting once.

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