West Ham vs Burnley LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today

Two Premier League matches are on show on Easter Sunday, before the world of football turns its attention to the FA Cup semi-final and we’ll have coverage of it all right here on the Independent. First up, the focus is on east London, where West Ham United host Burnley, who hit the headlines on Friday for the surprise sacking of manager Sean Dyche.

The Clarets are four points from safety with eight games to play as they battle for survival in the top flight, with the last game under Dyche being the 2-0 defeat to bottom club Norwich last week. The Hammers, meanwhile, also lost by the same scoreline at Brentford at the same time - but in midweek matters took a massive upturn as they overcame Lyon in the Europa League to book a semi-final berth against Eintracht Frankfurt.

While David Moyes’ team will naturally be hoping for a trophy and the Champions League spot which comes with it, they still have domestic matters to attend to as well if they want to seal a coveted top-six finish, being three points behind both Manchester United and Arsenal at present, having played a game more than the Gunners. Follow all the live updates from West Ham vs Burnley, with updates from Newcastle vs Leicester below:

West Ham vs Burnley

• West Ham XI: Fabianski; Johnson, Diop, Dawson, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek, Lanzini, Bowen, Vlasic; Antonio.

• Burnley XI: Pope; Lowton, Tarkowski, Collins, Taylor; McNeil, Cork, Westwood, Cornet; Rodriguez, Weghorst

• Newcastle 1-1 Leicester in the day’s other Premier League game

• Lengthy stoppage after Westwood suffers serious injurye

• 33’ - GOAL! Weghorst heads in the opener for the Clarets

• 45’ - Cornet sends penalty wide before half-time

• 74’ - Soucek deservedly levels with close range finish

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West Ham 1-1 Burnley

16:06 , Dylan Terry

87 mins: Benrahma skips down the byline but can only pull it back into the arms of Burnley keeper Nick Pope.

Both sides could still win this. Neither are content with a point - a draw doesn’t really suit either.

West Ham 1-1 Burnley

16:05 , Dylan Terry

86 mins: Burnley try to wreak havoc with a set-piece of their own.

It’s nodded down by Tarkowski and when West Ham half clear it falls to Cornet but he snatches at the shot and its well over the top.

West Ham 1-1 Burnley

16:04 , Dylan Terry

84 mins: Bowen drives at the heart of the Burnley defence but Taylor gets his body across him to steal the ball away.

West Ham come forward again, though. Antonio flicks a cross onto Benrahma. The Algerian opens his body up and tries to pick out the far corner but he catches it wrong and it drifts wide.

West Ham 1-1 Burnley

16:01 , Dylan Terry

82 mins: Burnley enjoy a spell of possession. They have responded well following West Ham’s equaliser.

But here come the home side. They work it wide to Johnson and the full-back takes it on from 25 yards out but it’s miles over the bar.

West Ham 1-1 Burnley

15:59 , Dylan Terry

80 mins: Pablo Fornals replaces Manuel Lanzini. Another throw of the dice from David Moyes.

West Ham 1-1 Burnley

15:59 , Dylan Terry

79 mins: SO CLOSE TO BURNLEY REGAINING THE LEAD!

Cornet cuts inside after a corner is half cleared and he drags a shot narrowly wide. Seconds earlier the ball was bouncing around on top of Fabianski but West Ham managed to scramble it away.

West Ham 1-1 Burnley

15:57 , Dylan Terry

77 mins: West Ham come forward once again.

Rice shoots and it falls to Lanzini who comes from off the pitch to try and bundle it come but Pope and Tarkowski do enough to deny him.

West Ham 1-1 Burnley

15:55 , Dylan Terry

75 mins: Relief around the London Stadium. That goal has been a long time coming.

Now, what do Burnley have left?

GOAL! West Ham 1-1 Burnley (Soucek, 74)

15:54 , Dylan Terry

74 mins: THE FRUSTRATION HAS GONE NOW! West Ham are level and it’s Tomas Soucek.

A free-kick is sent into the box and Soucek bundles it home from close range. A textbook set piece goal from the Hammers.

Celtic 1-1 Rangers

15:53 , Dylan Terry

Celtic and Rangers have gone to extra-time in their Scottish Cup semi-final.

30 minutes more of the Old Firm at Hampden Park.

15:52 , Dylan Terry

73 mins: West Ham are beginning to look a little leggy here.

Bowen brings down Collins as he tries to chase a loose ball. Frustration.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:50 , Dylan Terry

71 mins: You have to say Burnley have defended valiantly ever since taking the lead.

West Ham have had opportunities but for the most part Burnley have limited them to half chances.

Still, a long way to go yet.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:49 , Dylan Terry

69 mins: Rice finds Johnson in space on the right but his cross is cut out and cleared away by Taylor.

Bodies on the line stuff for Burnley as they desperately cling onto this slender advantage with 20 minutes remaining.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:47 , Dylan Terry

67 mins: Oh it’s all heating up a bit here!

After Weghorst appears to catch Rice after the ball was gone, Rice then squares up to the Burnley striker and they exchange some not so nice words.

Rice goes into the book, as foes Weghorst.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:45 , Dylan Terry

65 mins: David Moyes flinches. He brings Said Benrahma on for Vlasic.

25 minutes remaining.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:44 , Dylan Terry

63 mins: End-to-end now!

Burnley break and Maxwel Cornet finds Jay Rodriguez on the edge of the box. He curls an effort towards the top corner but it’s inches wide!

Burnley so close to doubling the advantage.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:42 , Dylan Terry

62 mins: Connor Roberts is on for Lowton as Burnley make their second change of the afternoon.

Rice immediately charges forward from the restart and forces a corner.

It’s pinball in the Burnley penalty area from the set-piece before Soucek is caught offside and the visitors can breath a momentary sigh of relief.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:40 , Dylan Terry

61 mins: Cresswell swings it in and Rice has a free header but can only plant it a couple of yards wide.

Should have done better.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:40 , Dylan Terry

60 mins: Lowton fouls Vlasic just outside the area. It’s on the left-hand side, so Cresswell will swing this one in.

Good opportunity for West Ham to load the box here.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:38 , Dylan Terry

58 mins: Vlasic plants another cross onto the head of Antonio but it’s a tame finish and Pope can gather easily.

Surely Burnley can’t hold on like this for another 30 minutes?!

Celtic 1-1 Rangers

15:37 , Dylan Terry

Scott Arfield has equalised for Rangers in their Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic.

All square in the Old Firm.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:37 , Dylan Terry

56 mins: Cresswell with a low cross which is hacked clear by Tarkowski.

It’s then flung back in and Antonio’s header down for Bowen misses by inches! Bowen’s hair grazed the ball but he couldn’t get enough on it from four yards out.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:34 , Dylan Terry

54 mins: Lanzini is growing into this game down that left-hand side.

He sends another dangerous ball in for Bowen but it’s just over the English forward’s head.

West Ham ramping up the pressure.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:32 , Dylan Terry

52 mins: Lanzini drives forward and picks out Rice who has made a run into the channel. West Ham eventually work it out to Cresswell but his delivery is punched clear by Pope.

The Burnley keeper has not made a single error yet today. He has been flawless.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:30 , Dylan Terry

50 mins: Rodriguez finds McNeil on the right-hand side but he then plays a shocking ball all the way back to Bowen on the halfway line!

West Ham break and Vlasic stands a ball up for Soucek at the back post but the Czech midfielder can only guide it wide off his knee from six yards out. He missed it with his head and couldn’t re-adjust in time.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:27 , Dylan Terry

47 mins: West Ham have started the second half how they ended the first - dominating possession.

That said, aside from Pope’s save from Bowen, the hosts have struggled to create too much in the way of clear-cut chances.

Celtic 1-0 Rangers

15:26 , Dylan Terry

Greg Taylor has given Celtic the lead against Rangers in their Scottish Cup semi-final.

Huge goal in the Old Firm derby.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:25 , Dylan Terry

46 mins: We are back underway at the London Stadium!

HT: West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:22 , Dylan Terry

Second half coming up. Burnley are 45 minutes away from what would be a mammoth three points in their battle to avoid the drop.

Newcastle 1-1 Leicester

15:18 , Dylan Terry

Elsewhere, Newcastle and Leicester are level at 1-1 after 45 minutes at St James’ Park.

Ademola Lookman gave the visitors the lead early on with a low driven finish from inside the penalty area.

But Bruno Guimaraes stabbed home the equaliser from close range after a VAR check confirmed that he had not fouled Kasper Schmeichel.

HT: West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:16 , Dylan Terry

This is a statistic that will undoubtedly surprise all of you, especially if you have seen the size of Wout Weghorst.

HT: West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:11 , Dylan Terry

Half-time: The referee blows for the end of the first half and it has been an eventful one.

Burnley man Ashley Westwood was forced off shortly before the 30-minute mark after suffering a serious leg injury in a collision with Vlasic.

Moments after the restart Wout Weghorst then gave the visitors the lead with a close-range header after Rodriguez’s initial effort came back off the bar.

Burnley were then given the perfect opportunity to double their advantage when Fabianski brought down Cornet.

But Cornet sent his penalty wide of the post.

All that is to say Burnley lead 1-0 at the break.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:09 , Dylan Terry

45+9 mins: David Moyes does not look like a happy man.

West Ham have dominated almost all of this first 45 (54) minutes but they should really be 2-0 down given Cornet’s penalty miss.

A rather strange first period which is coming to an end any second now.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:08 , Dylan Terry

45+7 mins: Soucek links up neatly with Vlasic but the Croatian is then stopped in his tracks by Collins as he looked to charge into the box.

West Ham finishing the half strongly as they probe for an equaliser.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:06 , Dylan Terry

45+5 mins: Burnley with a chance to put the ball in the box from a free-kick after Dawson climbs all over Rodriguez when trying to head the ball clear.

It’s whipped in and reaches Weghorst at the back post but he can’t dig it out and West Ham get it away.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:04 , Dylan Terry

45+3 mins: Michail Antonio is now down with an injury. It looks like he will continue, though.

What a let off that was for West Ham. Corner with a penalty from hell.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:03 , Dylan Terry

45+2 mins: A golden chance goes begging for Burnley.

There will be nine minutes of stoppage time at the end of the half for that injury to Ashley Westwood.

MISSED PENALTY! West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:03 , Dylan Terry

OH WHAT A NIGHTMARE!

Maxwell Cornet stutters, sends Fabianski the wrong way but then drags his penalty wide of the goal!

Incredible. An absolute shocker.

PENALTY! West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:01 , Dylan Terry

45 mins: Suddenly Burnley break from a corner and Cornet is through one-on-one with Fabianski! He takes the ball around the West Ham keeper and is brought down.

Stonewall spot kick. Fabianski also goes in the book.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

15:01 , Dylan Terry

45 mins: Bowen nicks the ball away from Taylor and finds Antonio inside the penalty area but his turn and shot ends up in Row G off a Burnley leg.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

14:59 , Dylan Terry

43 mins: Burnley just assume control of the ball for a few minutes here as they look to see out the first half.

West Ham win it back though and the London Stadium crowd rouse them as they look for a strong end to the first period.

Vlasic finds Johnson at the back post but his effort zips a good 10 yards wide of the right-hand post.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

14:56 , Dylan Terry

40 mins: McNeil finds Cornet at the back post and he forces a corner off of Johnson.

Its swung into the back post but headed clear by Cresswell.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

14:55 , Dylan Terry

38 mins: West Ham look a little stunned after that goal. There was only one team in it before Weghorst struck.

The Hammers have the ball back and seem to be in control once more. Remember, there will be a huge amount of stoppage time at the end of the first half.

West Ham 0-1 Burnley

14:53 , Dylan Terry

36 mins: Burnley are now just one point behind Everton in their battle to avoid the drop. As it stands at least.

West Ham dominated the game before that serious injury to Westwood, but now they find themselves behind.

HT: Celtic 0-0 Rangers

14:52 , Dylan Terry

Celtic and Rangers are goalless at half-time in their Scottish Cup semi-final.

GOAL! West Ham 0-1 Burnley (Weghorst, 33)

14:50 , Dylan Terry

33 mins: GOAL! Immediately after the restart and Burnley have broken the deadlock.

A cross came in from a Maxwel Cornet corner and after the first header from Jay Rodriguez crashed off the bar, Wout Weghorst climbed highest to nod home the rebound.

Against the run of play the visitors are ahead!

West Ham 0-0 Burnley

14:49 , Dylan Terry

33 mins: Josh Brownhill has come on for Burnley as Ashley Westwood managed a smile while being taken off the pitch.

We are back underway.

Newcastle 1-1 Leicester

14:48 , Dylan Terry

At St James’ Park we have seen a rather bizarre equaliser.

A corner was swung in and the ball ends up in between the legs of Leicester keeper Kasper Schmeichel. Bruno Guimaraes kicks the ball out from under his legs and into the net, before the referee blows for a foul.

VAR then took a look before the referee went over to the monitor and gave the goal.

All square.

West Ham 0-0 Burnley

14:45 , Dylan Terry

29 mins: Westwood is currently being put onto a stretcher as the players wait on the side of the pitch.

A worrying moment for all involved.

West Ham 0-0 Burnley

14:43 , Dylan Terry

27 mins: Creswell and Vlasic both looked absolutely stunned when Westwood went down. You could tell from their reactions that it was a serious injury.

I don’t have much information to give you at the moment. The game remains paused.

West Ham 0-0 Burnley

14:41 , Dylan Terry

25 mins: So Vlasic appeared to fall onto Westwood’s outstretched leg as he attempted to make a challenge.

The Burnley man is being treated by several medical staff on the pitch and there is a feeling this could be very serious.

Obviously, the game will be stopped for a while here.

West Ham 0-0 Burnley

14:40 , Dylan Terry

24 mins: Oh dear. There has been a serious collision here between Vlasic and Westwood.

Vlasic is back to his feet and appears to be in tears as the stretcher comes straight on for the Burnley man.

West Ham 0-0 Burnley

14:38 , Dylan Terry

22 mins: A rare foray forward for the visitors and it’s as route one as you will ever see.

Nick Pope takes a long goal kick which Ben Johnson gets his head to ahead of Rodriguez but can only flick it backwards into the path of Cornet. The Burnley forward fizzes a low cross into the box but Fabianski gathers before Weghorst can reach it with his long outstretched boot.

West Ham 0-0 Burnley

14:36 , Dylan Terry

20 mins: West Ham enjoying more success down the left as Cresswell tries to find Antonio with another cross into the middle and it’s desperately put behind for a corner.

Burnley are clinging on as Pope punches clear from the resulting corner kick.

Newcastle 0-1 Leicester

14:35 , Dylan Terry

Meanwhile, Leicester have taken the lead against Newcastle at St James’ Park.

Ademola Lookman has given the visitors an early advantage in the North East.

West Ham 0-0 Burnley

14:33 , Dylan Terry

17 mins: Lanzini finds Cresswell at the back post and the left-back’s cross/shot is turned goalwards by Bowen but cleared away on the line by Tarkowski!

Goal saving block from the Burnley centre-back.

Cresswell does then hit the back of the net with a volley from the corner but the whistle had already gone for a foul.

West Ham 0-0 Burnley

14:31 , Dylan Terry

15 mins: West Ham are dominating the ball now after a brief early spell of Burnley possession.

That’s careless from Craig Dawson, though. He plays a simple pass out of play.

But West Ham win it straight back.

West Ham 0-0 Burnley

14:29 , Dylan Terry

13 mins: Antonio whips a dangerous cross into the middle which Lowton has to head up and over his own crossbar from inside the six-yard box.

It goes out for a corner and West Ham work a lovely move to Bowen at the edge of the box. He takes aim and picks out the top corner but Nick Pope is equal to it!

Sensational save.

West Ham 0-0 Burnley

14:27 , Dylan Terry

11 mins: First booking of the afternoon goes to Burnley’s Jack Cork. He chops down Manuel Lanzini in cynical fashion.

A definite caution.

West Ham 0-0 Burnley

14:26 , Dylan Terry

10 mins: Burnley suddenly break as Rodriguez finds Cornet on the left-hand side of the penalty area. He looks up and prepares to pick a pass but Soucek is back there to snuff out the danger and clear away.

Weghorst then drives into the area and slides a pass into Cornet but he can’t turn Dawson and danger is averted.

West Ham 0-0 Burnley

14:24 , Dylan Terry

8 mins: Dawson rakes a delightful pass out to Cresswell. The left-back looks into the middle and tries to fizz in a cross but it’s straight into the arms of Nick Pope.

There is definitely space for the hosts on the right side of Burnley’s defence.

West Ham 0-0 Burnley

14:22 , Dylan Terry

6 mins: Antonio looks to escape down the flank and Cornet comes across to cut him out.

West Ham beginning to find their feet in the match as Vlasic runs at Lowton but can’t get his cross in.

West Ham 0-0 Burnley

14:19 , Dylan Terry

3 mins: Burnley have controlled the ball in the opening stages here as they look to make a positive start to life without Sean Dyche.

West Ham earn themselves a free-kick though as Jarrod Bowen hits the deck.

West Ham 0-0 Burnley

14:15 , Dylan Terry

1 min: Here we go then! We are underway at the London Stadium in this game between European chasing West Ham and relegation threatened Burnley.

West Ham vs Burnley

14:11 , Dylan Terry

The London Stadium has filled up and we are nearly ready to go in this Premier League clash between West Ham and Burnley.

Kick-off coming up very shortly!

West Ham vs Burnley

14:06 , Dylan Terry

The West Ham players look very relaxed and in good spirits ahead of this one. And why wouldn’t they be? It’s been a hell of a few days for the Europa League semi-finalists.

Mark Noble also looks like he has recovered from cleaning the away dressing room post-match.

West Ham vs Burnley

14:03 , Dylan Terry

What are your predictions for this afternoon then?

West Ham will be tired after playing an emotionally draining Europa League quarter-final just 72 hours ago.

But the Burnley players will also have been thrown into a mental struggle on Friday when Sean Dyche was shockingly sacked.

There are many factors to consider heading into this one.

West Ham vs Burnley

13:58 , Dylan Terry

Michael Jackson was just asked whether he knows how long he will be in caretaker charge for at Turf Moor.

To which he rather bluntly replied; “I have been asked to take charge of this game. I’m not being disrespectful, I couldn’t care less about the rest.”

West Ham vs Burnley

13:54 , Dylan Terry

Caretaker boss Michael Jackson will be taking charge of the Burnley team for today’s game following the sacking of Sean Dyche.

Big career change for the former popstar.

Had to say it.

West Ham vs Burnley

13:50 , Dylan Terry

Here was Brentford boss Thomas Frank’s reaction to Burnley sacking Sean Dyche just 48 hours ago. Hint: he was stunned.

The Brentford manager said: “I’m massively surprised. As Brentford’s head coach, there are a lot of things we can learn about Burnley. It’s remarkable what they have done.

“Sean Dyche and his coaching staff and everyone involved in the club have done an unbelievable top job. Sean Dyche deserves a lot of credit, almost they should build a statue of him outside Turf Moor.”

West Ham vs Burnley

13:46 , Dylan Terry

A reminder that this could turn out to be a really perfect week for West Ham in both the Europa League and Premier League.

Tottenham and Arsenal both suffered defeats in a major blow to their Champions League hopes. Manchester United edged past Norwich, but West Ham can leapfrog them again with a win here today.

They are already in the Europa League semi-finals, but now they could suddenly be right back in the hunt for a top four place as well.

West Ham vs Burnley

13:42 , Dylan Terry

We are just over 30 minutes away from kick-off at the London Stadium as West Ham prepare to take on Burnley.

It is a huge game for Burnley as they look to avoid relegation back down to the Championship.

But it could also propel West Ham back into the top four race. A win would take David Moyes’ side up to fifth, just three points off Tottenham.

West Ham vs Burnley

13:38 , Dylan Terry

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West Ham vs Burnley

13:33 , Dylan Terry

Burnley are currently four points adrift of safety with just eight Premier League games remaining.

Everton beat Manchester United to move further clear of the relegation zone, but they will be dragged right back into it if Burnley can pick up three points today.

The pressure would then be on Frank Lampard’s side as they prepare to host Leicester on Wednesday.

Burnley then host Southampton on Thursday.

West Ham vs Burnley

13:28 , Dylan Terry

West Ham striker Michail Antonio has played against Burnley on three occasions, scoring three goals against them.

Four in four today? Without hitting the back of the net, he was magnificent for the Hammers in midweek. A complete striker’s performance.

West Ham vs Burnley

13:26 , Dylan Terry

Worth remembering that Newcastle are hosting Leicester in the other Premier League game at 2.15pm today.

I am in charge of score updates for that one too, so anything critical that happens at St James’ Park will be brought to you right here. You don’t have to go anywhere.

West Ham vs Burnley

13:23 , Dylan Terry

The West Ham supporters heading to today’s game are preparing to welcome home their European heroes after a sensational 3-0 victory away at Lyon on Thursday.

Eight of the 11 who started in the Europa League are also lining up today. Fabianski, Cresswell and Vlasic come in for Areola, Coufal and Fornals.

West Ham vs Burnley

13:19 , Dylan Terry

Both teams’ respective benches for today’s game.

West Ham subs: Areola, Fredericks, Coufal, Noble, Kral, Masuaku, Benrahma, Fornals, Yarmolenko.

Burnley subs: Hennessy, Roberts, Bardsley, Long, Brownhill, Stephens, Lennon, Barnes, Vydra.

West Ham vs Burnley

13:17 , Dylan Terry

And here is Burnley’s starting line-up: Pope; Lowton, Tarkowski, Collins, Taylor; McNeil, Cork, Westwood, Cornet; Rodriguez, Weghorst.

West Ham vs Burnley

13:16 , Dylan Terry

Here is your West Ham team today then: Fabianski; Johnson, Diop, Dawson, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek, Lanzini, Bowen, Vlasic; Antonio.

West Ham vs Burnley

13:14 , Dylan Terry

The European semi-finalists are in the house, ladies and gentlemen. The official team news will be released in the next few minutes.

West Ham vs Burnley

13:11 , Dylan Terry

Here is how The Independent’s Jack Naisbitt thinks today’s game is going to play out.

Both clubs are fighting for points but for different reasons, with West Ham looking to consolidate their European place and Burnley battling for their Premier League survival.

West Ham haven’t lost in the league to Burnley in their last 3 matches and the Clarets have not won away from home in their last 3 league games.

A narrow West Ham win looks most likely. West Ham 2-1 Burnley.

West Ham vs Burnley

13:07 , Dylan Terry

Despite West Ham’s European success in midweek, they are coming off the back of a 2-0 defeat to Brentford in the Premier League.

Burnley also lost 2-0 last time out, although their defeat was a much more significant one as they were turned over by bottom of the table Norwich.

Both sides will need to improve today if they are to impress.

West Ham vs Burnley

13:04 , Dylan Terry

Burnley are preparing for their first game without manager Sean Dyche in nearly 10 years. He was sacked on Friday, much to the surprise of many football fans.

The superbly named Michael Jackson will take charge of the game this afternoon as they bid to close the gap to Everton to just a single point.

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12:59 , Dylan Terry

And some early team news for the visitors.

Burnley will be hoping to recall Ben Mee to the match day squad.

The central defender has been out of action since the defeat against Leicester City on 1 March when he suffered a hairline fracture of the fibula.

West Ham vs Burnley

12:57 , Dylan Terry

Some early West Ham team news for you as we wait for the line-ups to be announced.

West Ham will be without Kurt Zouma for the visit of Burnley. The French defender injured his ankle during West Ham’s 2-0 loss to Brentford on Sunday and Zouma is reportedly set to be out for at least a month after undergoing scans.

David Moyes is still without Italian centre back Angelo Ogbonna due to a season-ending knee injury.

David Moyes determined to avoid European distraction as West Ham take on Burnley

12:01 , Karl Matchett

West Ham boss David Moyes admits his side could still be distracted by their Europa League heroics as they take on Burnley this weekend.

The Hammers memorably claimed a place in the semi-finals of the European competition with a stunning 3-0 win over Lyon at the Groupama Stadium on Thursday.

They now have a last-four clash with Eintracht Frankfurt to look forward to but Moyes is determined to make sure feet remain on the ground.

They return to domestic action as the managerless, relegation-threatened Clarets visit the London Stadium on Sunday and Moyes wants full focus on the Premier League fixture.

The Scot said: “There is potential (for distraction) but we plan (for it) not to if we can. We will get focused on the next game.

“The league is really important for us and we have to try to hang in there in the European places if we can.

“Whatever way you deal with the European games, you have to deal with it. The big clubs do and get results, so we will do the same.

“We’ve done pretty well this year considering the Thursday-Sunday games, which is not an ideal situation. Hopefully we can prepare as well as we possibly can.”

More from Moyes here:

David Moyes determined to avoid European distraction as West Ham take on Burnley