In brief
West Ham United travel to Turf Moor to play Burnley on Saturday as Sam Allardyce's men look to extend their good run of form. Last time out the Hammers secured a convincing 2-0 win over London rivals Queens Park Rangers.
The Hammers have started the season well with ten points from the opening seven games and a win on Saturday could take them to fourth, yet there is a feeling around the club that the level of performances deserve even more points.
Burnley, however, have had a tough start to life back in the Premier League after a four year absence. The Clarets are still looking for their first league win after seven attempts.
They have four points, having picked up draws against Leicester City, Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Manchester United.
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Who are they?
Formed in 1882, newly promoted Burnley have been tipped by many pundits to go straight back down to the Championship. While they have struggled to get going so far, they are a much better side than people have given them credit for.
The Lancashire club have won the league title twice, in 1920/21 and 1959/60. Their single domestic cup win came way back in 1914 when they won the FA Cup, beating Liverpool 1-0.
Recently, Burnley have flourished under manager Sean Dyche, who took over almost exactly two years ago. Having been sacked by Watford, Dyche is proving to be one of the most talented young managers around.
In his first season, the Clarets finished eleventh, while they sealed promotion last term, coming second with an impressive 93 points.
Team news
West Ham United
Mark Noble is back after returning to full fitness over the international break. Also back in training are James Collins, Guy Demel and Joey O'Brien, who are returning from injury.
The Hammers could still be without midfield engine Cheikhou Kouyate who picked up a groin injury against Liverpool.
Also on the sidelines is Andy Carroll (ankle), who has started light training.
Burnley
A sextet of Burnley players could return to face the Hammers. Kieran Trippier (ankle), Danny Ings, Dean Marney (both hamstring) and David Jones (thigh) may return, while on-loan England U21 internationals Nathaniel Chalobah and Michael Keane have overcome throat and hamstring injuries respectively.
Ex-hammer Matty Taylor is out with an Achilles injury while last season's goal machine Sam Vokes, who scored 21 goals, is out until late November after surgery on a knee injury.
Referee
Kevin Friend will take charge of proceedings on Saturday. The referee has overseen four league matches this season including West Bromwich Albion's surprise 1-0 victory at Tottenham and Everton's 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
Last season, West Ham lost both matches Friend refereed. The Hammers lost 1-0 away to Hull City and 3-1 to Arsenal.
The assistant referees are Simon Beck and Adam Nunn, Lee Mason is the fourth official.
One to watch
West Ham United
Fans' favourite Mark Noble is back in contention after overcoming his calf injury. The midfielder started the season brightly with a goal against Southampton and a typically energetic performance in the 3-1 win over Liverpool as captain.
At 27 years old he is set to make his 200th league appearance, and it seems just a matter of games until he breaks Steve Potts' 204 Premier League appearance record.
Noble could partner Alex Song as a holding midfielder, or he could just as easily fit into a central midfield role as part of the successful diamond formation.
Burnley
Danny Ings is back after a hamstring injury. The striker was in deadly form last season netting 26 times in 45 appearances.
Still only 22 years old, the striker already has scored 40 goals however he is yet to find the net in the Premier League. Should he regain last season's form Burnley could climb the table.
The tenacious striker is a real threat, one that the Hammers' defence will have to deal with to ensure a successful afternoon.
Tickets
Tickets will be available from the Burnley Ticket Office on the day of the game, priced at £35 Adults, £24 Over-65s/Under-22s and £17 Under-18s
Travel
By Car: Exit M6 at Junction 29 onto the M65. Exit the M65 at junction 10 and follow signs for Towneley Hall. This road eventually goes past Turf Moor.
Train: The nearest station is Burnley Manchester Road. From here, exit the station and walk down Centenary Way, from where Turf Moor is clearly visible. When you reach the roundabout at the end of the road, turn right onto Yorkshire Street, which becomes Harry Potts Way. The ground is on your left hand side.
From Burnley Central, follow signs for the town centre and then head left towards the Gala Bingo Hall. From here, walk down Yorkshire Street and use instructions from above.
Bus Routes: The Bus Station is situated relatively close to the ground, just off Centenary Way. Leave the station and head towards the Gala Bingo Hall opposite. Use the
underground footpath and then head under the aqueduct onto Yorkshire Street and follow the instructions from above.
Weather
Forecasts predict an overcast day in Lancashire with temperatures reaching up to 17C
Last meeting
Burnley 0-2 West Ham United
Capital One Cup
29 October 2013
Two converted penalties gave the Hammers a 2-0 win over Burnley, then in the Championship.
West Ham progressed to the semi-finals of the Capital One Cup where they faced a strong Manchester City side.
Burnley: Heaton (Noble 90), Shackell, K. Long, Mee, Trippier, Edgar, Treacy, Stock, Stanislas (Kightly 84), Ings, Vokes
Subs not used: Hewitt, Lafferty, Howieson, Liversedge, Duff
Sent-off: Treacy
West Ham United: Adrian, Ruddock, Potts, Tomkins (Nolan 71), Chambers, O'Brien, J Cole, Diame (Collison 45), Taylor, C. Cole (Downing 60), Maiga.
Subs not used: D Tombides, Morrison, Fanimo, Spiegel
Goals: Taylor pen 76, Collison pen 90