Dwight McNeil: Burnley’s Diamond In The Rough

The Clarets, known for their exceedingly low budget and utterly defensive tactics, have maintained relatively stable Premier League status since 2016, even managing to finish 7th in the 2017–2018 season in order to participate in European football the following season.

However, their security has been in jeopardy this season; as Burnley currently sit in the dire 18th position, a relegation battle against Newcastle, Brentford, Leeds United, Everton, Watford, and Norwich City is well underway, with a multitude of teams competing for scarce Premier League spots. 

As for Burnley, the strategy of sound defending in the penalty box and rare counter-attacks for a hard-fought victory has been faulty in recent years.

Still, with the signing of target-man Wout Weghorst from Wolfsburg, youngster Dwight McNeil and Ivory Coast international Maxwel Cornet have created a formidable attack for Burnley that strikes lethally on the break despite averaging only 0.88 goals per game.