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Burnley predicted team to face Sunderland amid system dilemma - gallery

First and foremost, does the Clarets boss stick with the three at the back that he started the season with against Tottenham on the opening day?

While Burnley ultimately fell to a 3-0 defeat, their performance was largely positive and the scoreline doesn’t tell the whole story.

But leading into a game where more pressure and expectation will be on the Clarets, does Parker revert to the back four that worked so well in the Championship last season?

With that in mind, here’s how we think the Clarets will line up:

The experienced stopper will be hoping far a far quieter afternoon on his home debut (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

1. GK - Martin Dubravka

The experienced stopper will be hoping far a far quieter afternoon on his home debut (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield

With Connor Roberts sidelined, Sonne will be the go-to man at wing-back if Parker sticks with the three at the back (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

2. RWB - Oliver Sonne

With Connor Roberts sidelined, Sonne will be the go-to man at wing-back if Parker sticks with the three at the back (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield

Walker will be looking to build upon his promising debut on his first Turf Moor outing in Burnley colours (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

3. CB - Kyle Walker

Walker will be looking to build upon his promising debut on his first Turf Moor outing in Burnley colours (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield

The Swedish defender will sit in the middle of the back three, unless Parker opts to change system (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

4. CB - Hjalmar Ekdal

The Swedish defender will sit in the middle of the back three, unless Parker opts to change system (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield

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