SCOTT Arfield sits out this afternoon's top of the table clash between leaders Burnley and second placed Queens Park Rangers.

The midfielder, who scored the winner last week at Ipswich Town to keep the Clarets top, is sidelined with a groin strain.

Keith Treacy's inclusion, replacing the injured Arfield, is the only change Sean Dyche has made to his side, who are looking for an eighth consecutive win.

Three points for the Clarets this afternoon would put them five clear of nearest challengers QPR.

Sam Vokes and top scorer Danny Ings continue lead the line for Burnley, who are unbeaten at home this season.

Charlie Austin starts for the visitors on his return to Turf Moor.

New QPR signing Oguchi Onyewu is named on the bench.

BURNLEY: Tom Heaton, Kieran Trippier, Michael Duff, Jason Shackell, Ben Mee, Keith Treacy, Dean Marney, David Jones, Michael Kightly, Sam Vokes, Danny Ings.

Subs: Alex Cisak, Danny Lafferty, Ryan Noble, Junior Stanislas, Kevin Long, Brian Stock, David Edgar.

QPR: Robert Green, Danny Simpson, Richard Dunne, Clint Hill, Joey Barton, Niko Kranjcar, Karl Henry, Junior Hoilett, Gary O'Neill, Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Charlie Austin.

Subs: Armand Traore, Matt Phillips, Oguchi Onyweiu, Jermaine Jenas, Javier Chevanton, Brian Murphy, Alejandro Faurlin.