Burnley – Brentford: Turf Moor — survival hopes vs European ambitions 
In a season run-in where every point can flip the script, Burnley host Brentford on Saturday with one clear aim: keep fighting. The Clarets are still breathing after a decent week against two London sides, while the Bees arrive in Lancashire with Europe on the radar. Two opposite paths, the same need for points, and a clash that will be tighter than the odds suggest.
Burnley: survive. Again. 
At Stamford Bridge Burnley didn’t sparkle. They did something almost as valuable: resist. Down inside four minutes, Scott Parker’s side refused to fold. They rode the storm, waited for their chance and were rewarded in stoppage time by a headed lifeline from Zian Flemming. A draw wrestled back with blood and lung — feel-good stuff. Jacob Bruun Larsen even nearly nicked a full-on heist seconds later. This team in a nutshell: limited, noisy, never beaten.
Two wins? No. But four points from the last two games, including a raucous 3-2 comeback against Crystal Palace, gives them a pulse. They can string together three unbeaten outings for only the second time this season. Survival is still some distance off — eight points from safety — but the mood has shifted. The problem remains: Turf Moor is no fortress. No home wins since October and just twelve goals scored in front of their fans, the worst tally in the league. If Burnley are to stay up, they must flip that script fast.
Brentford: travel to dream bigger 
Brentford are moving with fresh ambition. A loss to Brighton halted a good run, but the underlying form is solid — especially away from London. On the road Keith Andrews’ side has impressed: wins at Aston Villa and Newcastle, strong displays at Wolves and Everton earlier on. Lately, Brentford have been one of the league’s tougher teams to beat on the road.
The defeat at Brighton stung. They dominated in patches but were too tame in the first half and paid the price. It felt like a one-off in an otherwise convincing run. In the table everything remains alive: seventh, a narrow gap to rivals, and the prospect of an extra European spot for England has upped the stakes. Keep delivering on the road and this run-in could turn into something very special.
Likely lineups
Burnley : Dubravka ; Walker, Worrall, Esteve ; Laurent, Ugochukwu, Hannibal, Humphreys ; Edwards, Anthony ; Flemming
Brentford : Kelleher ; Collins, Ajer, Van den Berg, Henry ; Henderson, Janelt ; Ouattara, Jensen, Schade ; Thiago
Football Prediction Burnley vs Brentford
Burnley or draw
Burnley have found a bite that can unsettle plenty of teams, especially when the threat of relegation forces that extra yard. Brentford boast more control and a real threat away from home, but Turf Moor can slow them down. Expect a tight, physical scrap — one where the Clarets have the tools to nick at least a point.
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