Southampton v Burnley

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3 Nov 2017
Jack Cork and Jeff Hendrick, Burnley
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Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina remains unavailable with an ankle problem. 

Striker Charlie Austin has recovered from a minor knock.

Burnley forward Chris Wood is back in training and could return from a hamstring strain. Steven Defour (groin) has also trained.

Summer signing Nakhi Wells (ankle) is expected to be in the squad for the first time since joining from Huddersfield Town. Jonathan Walters (knee) and Tom Heaton (shoulder) are out.

Did you know?

Southampton have won their last four home matches against Burnley in all competitions, including victories in both Premier League meetings.

Seven of the eight goals scored in the PL matches between these sides have been scored after half-time.

Charlie Austin, who scored 41 goals in 82 league appearances for Burnley between 2011 and 2013. has been involved in five goals in five league matches against the Clarets since leaving (four goals, one assist).

Former Southampton and current Burnley midfielder Jack Cork has covered the most distance (121.1km) of any Premier League player this season.

What the managers say

Mauricio Pellegrino: "They are a team who are comfortable when they don't control the ball, so we have to be patient and intelligent for reading the right situation."

See: Lemina return date

Sean Dyche: "Being seventh is a good start, but we still know there’s a balance to it and we know the challenge of the Premier League is very difficult and we don’t take anything for granted."

See: Dyche on Wood fitness

Referee: Lee Probert
Assistants: Simon Beck, Andy Garratt
Fourth official: Kevin Friend

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