The Clarets' recent form has been dire, including a 4-1 collapse against Nottingham Forest on Sunday after leading at the hour mark. For the crucial match against Manchester City, Burnley have no new injury concerns but also no reinforcements ready, with Connor Roberts and Hannibal Mejbri still not fit to return. Manager Scott Parker has one year remaining on his contract after two seasons of wildly differing results, with the mood of fans potentially influencing his future.
According to The Independent - Sport, Parker described the prospect of relegation as a burden that has weighed heavily for months. He also said he totally understands and deserves the boos from fans after the Nottingham Forest loss, acknowledging their confusion matched his own during the match's dramatic turnaround. Parker's main focus remains on the five remaining games of the season, though discussions about the club's future will take place in due course.
Whether Burnley will be relegated after the Manchester City match remains uncertain, as does how fan sentiment will specifically impact decisions about Parker's future.