Buoyed by back-to-back wins, Chelsea head into Saturday's Premier League duel with Burnley in a brighter mood.
The Blues desperately needed three points at Fulham on Monday night, and two first-half goals in the space of 30 seconds ensured they secured an imperative triumph. It was a win that their underlying numbers suggested was coming.
After edging past Brighton in the Carabao Cup, Mauricio Pochettino's men now have the chance to win three on the bounce at an improving Burnley. The Clarets, too, notched a huge win at Luton in midweek and their uptick in form since the September international break has eased fears regarding an inevitable relegation.
Vincent Kompany's men are yet to claim a home win at the start of 2023/24, and this would be a great time to get the ball rolling.
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Premier League duel at Turf Moor.
What time does Burnley vs Chelsea kick-off?
- Location: Burnley, England
- Stadium: Turf Moor
- Date: Saturday 7 October
- Kick-off Time: 15:00 BST / 12:00 ET / 09:00 PT
- Referee: Stuart Attwell
- VAR: Darren Bond
Burnley vs Chelsea H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Burnley: 0 wins
- Chelsea: 4 wins
- Draws: 1
Current Form (all competitions)
- Burnley: DLWLW
- Chelsea: LDLWW
How to watch Burnley vs Chelsea on TV and live stream
Burnley team news
Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Hjalmer Ekdal are both doubts for Saturday's bout and are unlikely to feature.
Kompany will also be without Michael Obafemi and Nathan Redmond for Chelsea's visit, while illness kept Manuel Benson out of action at Luton.
Wednesday's match-winner, Jacob Bruun Larsen, is vying for a start.
Burnley predicted lineup vs Chelsea
Burnley predicted lineup vs Chelsea (4-3-3): Trafford; Roberts, Al-Dakhil, Beyer, Taylor; Cullen, Brownhill, Berge; Bruun Larsen, Foster, Koleosho
Chelsea team news
Chelsea's injury woes are well-known, and they were dealt another blow in the week as it was revealed that Ben Chilwell will be out of action for a couple of months with a hamstring injury.
Chilwell joins a long injury list containing the likes of Wesley Fofana, Christopher Nkunku, Benoit Badiashile, Reece James, Romeo Lavia, and Trevoh Chalobah. Malo Gusto is also suspended, while there are doubts over Mykhailo Mudryk's fitness.
Carney Chukwuemeka is edging closer to a return, but it's likely that Saturday's bout will arrive too soon for his comeback. Nicolas Jackson, meanwhile, is eligible to return after serving his one-game suspension.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Burnley
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Burnley (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Cucurella, Disasi, Silva, Colwill; Gallagher, Caicedo; Palmer, Enzo, Sterling; Jackson
Burnley vs Chelsea score prediction
Chelsea's win at Fulham was one they deserved given their misfortune in recent outings, and they'll be looking to carry that momentum into Saturday's game. With Burnley also improving since the September break, this could be an entertaining bout.
However, the Clarets have so far struggled on home soil, and the Blues new-found swagger could add to their woes. Pochettino's backline has started the season immensely, and the hosts will have their work cut out if they're to bypass the visitors staunch rearguard on Saturday.
Chelsea, meanwhile, undoubtedly have the verve in attack to pounce on a vulnerable Burnley defence. Thus, an away win is on the cards, although there could be goals at both ends.
Prediction: Burnley 1-3 Chelsea
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