Intro:

Burnley manager Sean Dyche spoke on Thursday (30th October) ahead of their English Premier League game at Arsenal on Saturday (1st November).

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SOUNDBITE: (English) Sean Dyche, Burnley manager:(Q: Is it getting to the stage where you cannot afford for the gap between you and 17th place to get any wider?)

"I think what we can't afford to do is overthink what we are doing because we need to move forward, that's what we need to do. The obvious story is that we haven't won in the games we've played, the next story is how many of who has done what. I believe Derby were the one's that didn't win in thirteen (games) and still stayed in the Premier League, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera. So we are not overthinking all of that, but it makes a story of course."

SOUNDBITE: (English) Sean Dyche, Burnley manager:(Q: Does it hurt to be the only side in all four divisions not to have won yet this season?)

"It can be a reality, whether it hurts or not is irrelevant. You know the fact is, it's a start, it's a fact. You know I use stats wisely myself when I can, so it is what it is. What it does is give you the added motivation to go and get wins, that's what it is about, we've never been naive to that. We know we need to win football matches, particularly in the Premier League. This challenge is all around us as Burnley football club and myself and the players."

SOUNDBITE: (English) Sean Dyche, Burnley manager:(Q: Arsenal next for Burnley, do you take encouragement from the likes of Hull City getting a draw there?)

"We really look at ourselves. It's a fantastic challenge, another one, particularly away from home. As I suggest, these are things that you are aware of, you know, when you get promoted you are aware that it's not like you roll into these places (and say) 'hello we've arrived' and you just roll out three points and a win. We know the challenge that's there and it's fair to say once again, we wanted that challenge and it's just another fantastic part of the Premier League. Arsenal have changed massively over the years to what they are now, from when even I grew up and when I was playing. They're a completely animal now and recognised in the worldwide market,, you know, another huge club, we've had some already, mainly at home, this is one of the superpowers away from home."