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Sends in seven crosses in draw Westwood created two chances, sent in seven crosses (three accurate) and made three tackles (one won) during Saturday's scoreless draw against Norwich.

Impact Westwood was a creative force in the middle of the park, always generating offense from scratch and being a menace on set pieces. The playmaker has only one assist to his name over six starts, but his 10 chances created and 40 crosses show his big fantasy upside. Up next for Westwood is Oct. 16 visit to Manchester City.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vardy scores at both ends as Leicester held 2-2 by Burnley

Jamie Vardy scored an own-goal but still rescued a point for Leicester and kept Burnley waiting for its first victory of the season

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Five crosses in draw Westwood sent in five inaccurate crosses during Saturday's two-all draw with Leicester City.

Impact Westwood had plenty of opportunity to get forward but failed to really do anything with the chances. He only managed to create a single chance, which is why he only has one assist despite sending in 33 crosses in five matches this season. Next up for Westwood is a Saturday clash with Norwich.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Odegaard's free kick earns Arsenal 1-0 win at Burnley in EPL

Martin Odegaard’s first-half free kick has clinched Arsenal a 1-0 win at Burnley, whose winless home run in the English Premier League has been extended to 13 matches

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Busy in loss Westwood shot three times (once on goal) and sent in seven crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.

Impact Westwood had plenty of chances against a poor Arsenal defense, but failed to do much with those chances. Westwood will look to get back on the scoresheet during a tough match Saturday, away to Leicester.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Launches six crosses Westwood registered six crosses (two accurate), five corners and three tackles (two won) in Monday's 3-1 loss to Everton.

Impact Westwood took all but one of Burnley's six corners and should continue to serve as the primary corner taker. As such, fantasy players may want to consider utilizing the midfielder in Saturday's matchup with Arsenal, though Dwight McNeil could push for a larger share of the corners.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 90 against Leeds Westwood (toe) had two corners, two chances created and six crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Leeds.

Impact Westwood was back in his usual role against Leeds, taking corners and sending in crosses from set pieces. Fortunately, his toe injury wasn't serious and he should remain in the starting XI going forward. He's in the same role as prior campaigns which led to three goals and three assists in 38 starts last season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be back Sunday Westwood (toe) returned to training this week and is expected to be available Sunday against Leeds, according to manager Sean Dyche.

Impact Westwood returned to the "grass" later in the week, so there's no guarantee he'll be ready to start Sunday. He's started at least 31 matches each of the last three seasons, so he isn't one to suffer long-term from injuries, but it may make sense for him to rest before the break, allowing Josh Brownhill another start in the midfield.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Liverpool match Westwood was not in the squad for Saturday's match against Liverpool because of a toe injury.

Impact It's a surprise absence for the second match of the season, as Westwood is dealing with a toe injury. Fortunately, they brought in Josh Brownhill off the bench and didn't lose anything, though Westwood started 38 matches last season, so it definitely changed some things in Burnley's midfield.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home loss Westwood assisted one goal from two chances created, sent in nine crosses (two accurate), made one tackle (won), one interception and one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Bright...

Impact Westwood assisted James Tarkowski's opener in the second minute, but they allowed the comeback and ended up with the home loss. The midfielder sent in the second-most crosses for his side, while taking six of their seven corner kicks. He will now visit Liverpool on Saturday.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts every match Westwood started in all 38 matches this season while scoring three goals and providing three assists.

Impact Westwood recorded three less assists than in the 2019/20 season, but he ranked 10th in the league in crosses and missed just nine minutes of regular time all season. With Johan Berg Gudmundsson routinely struggling with his fitness, Westwood is a viable fantasy target as long as he continues to split creative duties and set pieces with Dwight McNeil.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in loss Westwood took three shots (one on target) and created three chances in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against Leeds United. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Westwood was active on Saturday, especially going forward, but he couldn't get past Illan Meslier and into Leeds' goal. It won't get any easier Wednesday against Liverpool, which are fifth place in the Premier League and still fighting for a Champions League spot.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fulham relegated from English Premier League after 1 season

Fulham has become the third and final team to be relegated from the English Premier League after a 2-0 loss to Burnley sealed the London club’s immediate return to the second-tier...

MAY 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Ashley Westwood pokes Burnley in front of Fulham | Premier League

MAY 10, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Antonio returns to earn West Ham 2-1 win over Burnley in EPL

Michail Antonio returned from injury to revive West Ham’s push for European qualification with both of the team’s goals in a 2-1 win at Burnley in the English Premier League

MAY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

League Cup secured for treble-chasing Manchester City

Aymeric Laporte headed in Kevin De Bruyne’s free kick in the 82nd minute to give Manchester City a 1-0 victory over Tottenham that clinched the League Cup for a fourth successive s...

APRIL 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Wood hat trick as Burnley routs Wolves 4-0 in Premier League

Chris Wood scored a first-half hat trick and set up the other goal for Burnley to rout Wolverhampton 4-0 in the Premier League

APRIL 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Ashley Westwood scores fourth Burnley goal against Wolves | Premier League

APRIL 25, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Burnley twice comes from behind to beat Villa 3-2 in EPL

Burnley twice came from behind to claim a 3-2 victory over Aston Villa and push further clear of relegation danger in the Premier League

JANUARY 27, 2021 • Associated Press

10-man Arsenal loses to Burnley 1-0 with Aubameyang own-goal

Arsenal’s season went from poor to dreadful as captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored an own-goal and the Gunners were reduced to 10 men in a 1-0 loss to Burnley in the Premier L...

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Draws for Liverpool, Spurs cap tough weekend for EPL powers

Draws for Liverpool and Tottenham have completed a tough weekend for the major title contenders in the Premier League

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Wilson's double gives Newcastle 3-1 win against Burnley

Callum Wilson scored twice to lead Newcastle to a 3-1 victory that left Burnley without a point after three Premier League matches

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Ashley Westwood's wonderful strike draws Burnley level with Newcastle | Premier League

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Man City slips further behind leader Everton with Leeds draw

Manchester City has slipped eight points behind early leader Everton after being held 1-1 at Leeds in the Premier League

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Wins five tackles vs. Brighton Westwood finished with seven crosses (two accurate), five tackles (five won) and one interception during Sunday's 2-1 win over Brighton.

Impact Westwood delivered one of his highest cross totals of the season while setting a new high mark for tackles won in this all-action performance. He created one chance and led the team in passes completed as well, demonstrating his value to a Clarets side that is among the smallest in the Premier League. Westwood finishes with two goals and six assists for the season and should play a vital role again when the new campaign kicks off in a couple of months.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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