Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez believes Burnley have struggled this season due to their Europa League commitments.

Newcastle meet Burnley later tonight.

Benitez said: "I have had this experience (of Europe) and it is quite difficult to manage, but you have to adapt.

"Burnley are a strong team at home and maybe it is because they have had a difficult run against some top teams.

"Sean Dyche did a great job last season and I think he is quite a strong character. They will want to get three points against us because we are close in the table and the pressure is more or less the same."