After being played only once, as a late substitute against Arsenal in the first ever game at the Emirates Stadium, by new Villa manager Martin O'Neill on the first day of the 2006–07 season, Djemba-Djemba was loaned out to Championship club Burnley for the remainder of the season in the January transfer window.
Setelah bermain hanya sekali, sebagai pengganti menit akhir melawan Arsenal dalam pertandingan yang pertama di Emirates Stadium, oleh manajer Villa Martin O'Neill yang baru pada hari pertama musim 2006-07, Djemba-Djemba dipinjamkan ke klub Championship Burnley untuk sisa musim di jendela transfer Januari.