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Burnley boss Dyche happy to play underdog

Burnley boss Sean Dyche is happy to play the underdog this season.

Dyche believes that fans of most clubs will be expecting wins over his side this season - something that increases the weight of pressure on the opposition.

"I think it's slightly different for Gus and his men because, as I suggested about this underdog idea, lots of supporters will expect their team to beat us," said Dyche.

"That probably does add a bit of weight on it from there point of view, but I do also think that kind of weirdly can do us down a bit.

"Our record speaks for itself at Turf Moor; we're pretty handy, so there is a balance there.

"I certainly don't think we're a team where you can just walk into Turf Moor and think it's all going to turn out happily for you.

"You have to earn the right, certainly at Turf, so I don't think Gus is naive to think that but some fans might be thinking we've got to beat Burnley, it's as simple as that, but it's not that easy I don't think."

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