However, that stability has come at the cost of spending flexibility, with only two first-team signings made so far. Marco Bizot has arrived as back-up to Emi Martínez, while Evann Guessand joined from Nice in a £30 million deal.

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Perhaps there is some comfort from having such a low expectation because there is no pressure on Scott Parker or his Burnley side. As we have seen so many seasons before, Burnley don't sack a manager who can't avoid relegation.