SEAN Dyche has backed his Burnley side to play with the freedom of underdogs at Stoke on Saturday as the Clarets seek a second successive Premier League win.

The Clarets boss believes the expectation will be on the Potters in front of their own fans, which will allow his side to go out and enjoy the game.

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After ending their ten game wait for a Premier League victory against Hull, Burnley will want to keep the momentum going as they visit the Britannia Stadium.

"They were a strong side before Mark Hughes took over,” Dyche said of Saturday’s opponents.

“We are not expecting anything other than a tough game, like every other Premier League game is.

“It is fair to say the expectation is on them, so we use that freedom there and enjoy the game and hopefully get another win again."

Dyche won’t go as far as saying that the tide is turning for his side, who remain bottom of the league, but he admits the victory over Hull was a boost for the club.

"You can't define it but it is fair to see getting our first win was nice for everyone,” he said.

“It settles down all the stories outside the club. There had been signs of development anyway.

“We have to do it more than just once. I am not sure you can say the tide is turning but the belief in the group is quite evident and we want to take that further."