"Fifteen games without a Premier League win and 11 points adrift of safety, the Clarets are facing relegation the season after promotion for a third time in a row. Sparring with the best should bring glorious enjoyment at Turf Moor but instead they have three victories from 24 games, beating the two other promoted sides and rock-bottom Wolves, with survival chances looking worse than slim."
"Beating Sunderland in the first home game brought optimism after a summer where money was spent, notably bringing in the 96-cap Kyle Walker after eight years of success at Manchester City, but that feelgood factor has dwindled. Scott Parker has often spoken of the fine margins that have caused Burnley to lose by a goal on seven occasions and draw six times."
Burnley occupy the relegation zone after 15 Premier League games without a win and sit 11 points from safety, facing a likely drop following promotion. The team has only three wins from 24 matches, defeating the other promoted sides and bottom-placed Wolves, leaving survival chances slim. Manager Scott Parker cites fine margins and has criticised player attitude after matches with few shots on target. Early optimism after summer signings, including Kyle Walker, has faded. The club's cohesion and identity have weakened since the Sean Dyche era, which produced sustained Premier League stability and European qualification.
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