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Sky pundit predicts outcome of clash of the Clarets

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Sky pundit Charlie Nicholas also predicts a 2-1 West Ham win this evening at the London Stadium.

Charlie told his Sky Sports website readers “It is the clash of the Clarets! Again, Burnley are sitting comfortably in mid-table but are potentially another team who could be threatening Europe. West Ham’s early performances were a bit off but they were making mistakes at the back, and that was what was catching them out. Michail Antonio has pace and power, he is good in the air and at holding it up too. He is a guaranteed number nine if West Ham can keep him fit, and he has done a great job since the restart.

Pablo Fornals is a grafter but technically he should be doing better. Jarrod Bowen has been performing well, and Tomas Soucek has made a difference. Declan Rice has been as consistent as ever. I have been impressed at the way they have performed in the last couple of games.

Burnley are still unpredictable and perhaps picked up a couple of injures against Sheffield United, so risks may not be taken with another match at the weekend.

West Ham have a golden opportunity to just about hit the safety button. Andriy Yarmolenko could produce a bit of magic to get West Ham over the line here.”

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