Ben Mee believes the Clarets’ baptism of fire at Manchester City can stand them in good stead for their Turf Moor return.
Burnley emerged from lockdown with a 5-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium as their seven-match unbeaten Premier League run came to an end.
On a tough night on and off the pitch, the Clarets – missing a clutch of players through injury and contractual arrangements – were overcome by a City side playing their second game since the league resumed from its Covid 19 shutdown.
But Mee expects Sean Dyche’s men to be more match-hardened when they entertain Watford on Thursday evening (KO 6pm).