VINCENT KOMPANY is favourite for the Burnley job.

That's according to Sky Bet, who've installed the Manchester City legend at 5/4 for the vacant position at Turf Moor.

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However, there's still several candidates in with a shout.

Wayne Rooney, Mike Jackson, Rafa Benitez and Chris Wilder are all offered at single-digit prices.

While the likes of Kjetil Knutsen, Steve Cooper and Slaven Bilic range from 10/1 to 25/1 in the latest betting market.

It's approach three weeks since Sean Dyche was given his marching orders with the club anchored in 18th.

And the gamble appears to have paid off with interim manager Mike Jackson having collected 10 points from a possible 12.

Jackson’s points-per-game average is higher than Pep Guardiola with the club having jumped into 16th position — two above the relegation zone.

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Sky Bet odds

• Vincent Kompany – 5/4
• Wayne Rooney – 7/2
• Mike Jackson – 5/1
• Rafael Benitez – 6/1
• Chris Wilder – 7/1
• Kjetil Knutsen – 10/1
• Steve Cooper – 12/1
• Michael Duff – 20/1
• Nuno Espirito Santo – 25/1
• Sam Allardyce – 25/1
• Slaven Bilic – 25/1

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However, when asked about taking the job on a long-term basis, Jackson replied: "That hasn’t entered my head whatsoever."

The Athletic claim that Burnley are close to agreeing a shortlist of candidates for the job.

And Sky Bet believe that Vincent Kompany, 36, leads the candidates at odds of 5/4.

The Anderlecht manager boasts a 45 percent win-rate having won 40 of his 88 matches in charge of the Belgian side, who sit third in the division.

Wayne Rooney is second in the betting at 7/2 having drifted from 7/4 after numerous reports he's planning for life in League One.

Mike Jackson is 5/1, a fraction ahead of Rafa Benitez (6/1), Chris Wilder (7/1) and Kjetil Knutsen (10/1).

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