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Pope Gunning For Another 'Scalp'

Nick Pope is looking for another ‘scalp’ as the Clarets aim to sign off ahead of the Premier League’s first mid-winter ‘break’ on a high.

Burnley face Arsenal on Sunday before a two-week breather incorporated into the schedule for the first time.

Sean Dyche’s men take on the Gunners after beating top-six sides Leicester City and Manchester United to pull themselves seven points clear of the relegation places.

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And after his penalty save helped Burnley beat the high-flying Foxes at a raucous Turf Moor a fortnight ago, the Clarets’ number-one wants a repeat against an Arsenal side level on points in the table.