Kyle Walker has declared he is 'desperate' to end Burnley's 22-match winless run when they host Derby County this weekend. The Clarets sit rock bottom of the Championship with only three points from their opening seven games, a run that stretches back to an 11 February victory.

Walker, who joined the club in July 2025 after a trophy-laden spell with Manchester City, has played six times in the league this season. The 36-year-old defender admitted the transition from the Premier League champions to a relegation battle has been tough. "I'm desperate," Walker said. "I've never wanted a victory so much because there's a lot of noise."

Burnley's form is a major concern for supporters. The team's last five results read LDLDL, with the most recent a 3-1 defeat away to Swansea City on 12 September. Largie Ramazani scored a consolation goal in that match, but Burnley have conceded 16 times already this season while scoring just eight.

Walker insists the spirit within the squad remains strong despite the dire league position. "I'm not saying that the togetherness is not within Burnley because it completely is, it's a great bunch of lads," he explained. The former England international, who was part of Manchester City's historic Treble-winning squad in 2023, stressed his commitment to the fight. He said he is not laying down and is willing to fight all the way to the very end.

Saturday's home match against 22nd-placed Derby County represents a final chance to build momentum before a three-week international break. It is the last fixture until October, making a positive result vital for morale and survival hopes. A win would not only end the long winless streak but also provide a platform for the gruelling schedule ahead. Fans can check the upcoming run of games on the club's fixtures list.

Walker's experience of winning 17 major trophies at City is seen as a key asset in a young dressing room facing a severe test. After a loan spell at AC Milan, his move to Turf Moor was a significant shift. The club was relegated from the Premier League at the end of the 2025-26 campaign and has struggled to find any rhythm since. The current standings show the scale of the task, with Burnley four points from safety.

The defender's message is clear. He wants victory against Derby more than any other in his career to silence the critics and spark a revival. Burnley host Derby County at Turf Moor on Saturday, 19 September, with kick-off at 3pm BST.

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