Burnley boss Mike Jackson has fired a warning to relegation rivals Leeds ahead of Sunday's season decider - insisting that his players are "comfortable with being uncomfortable" after they escaped the Premier League drop zone.
The Clarets pinched a vital point in a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa to leapfrog Leeds before the final round of domestic fixtures are played out this weekend. Ashley Barnes had fired the Lancashire outfit into the lead on the stroke of half-time, but Emiliano Buendia restored parity shortly after the break. Burnley finished the game with 10 men after Matthew Lowton was given his marching orders and were indebted to Nick Pope, who produced a string of stunning saves.
Although safety is far from assured, a point means Burnley will head into the weekend with their fate in their own hands. Now sat just above Leeds due to their vastly superior goal difference, Jackson's side know that a win against Newcastle would secure their top-flight survival - and they may not even have to pick up another point if Leeds lose to Brentford.
