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THE FACTS
When is Burnley vs Chelsea on and what time does it start? Burnley vs Chelsea will take place on Saturday 7th October, 2023 – 15:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Burnley vs Chelsea? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Burnley vs Chelsea on in the UK? Television rights for the Premier League in the UK are shared between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime so it is worth checking their schedules for Burnley vs Chelsea
Where can I stream Burnley vs Chelsea in the UK? If Burnley vs Chelsea is televised, then it can be streamed on either Sky Go, discovery+ or Amazon Prime Video depending on who is broadcasting the match
THE LOWDOWN
BURNLEY
Burnley earned their first victory since promotion to the Premier League on Tuesday night in a tightly contested battle where they defeated fellow promoted side Luton 2-1.
Jacob Bruun Larson secured the result with a brilliant strike just five minutes before full-time to gift Vincent Kompany his first managerial three-points in the Premier League.
The Clarets have struggled to pick up results at Turf Moor this season, with all four of their points collected on the road.
CHELSEA
Chelsea are looking to reverse their poor start to the season after they secured their first league win since match week three, beating Fulham 2-0 at Craven Cottage.
A clean sheet away from home, as well as Mykhalio Mudryk opening his Chelsea scoring account, could be the inspiration needed to kickstart Mauricio Pochettino’s side after a discouraging arrival to life at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues are aiming to distance themselves from Saturday’s opponents and climb back into the race for European football.
THE TEAM NEWS
BURNLEY
Darko Churlinov is available again after a spell on the sidelines for suspected blood poisoning, but Aaron Ramsey is a doubt after picking up a knock midweek. Hjalmar Ekdal, Michael Obafemi, Manuel Benson and Nathan Redmond are definitely out while Johann Berg Gudmundsson is also a concern.
The Clarets have shuffled between a three and five-man midfield throughout the season and could look to adopt extra bodies in the middle of the park to help nullify Chelsea in that department.
Kompany will be optimistic South African forward Lyle Foster can add to his goal on Tuesday evening when facing a depleted Chelsea backline.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Trafford; Roberts, Al Dakhil, Beyer, Taylor; Berge, Cullen, Brownhill; Koleosho, Foster, Amdouni
UNAVAILABLE: Ekdal (Injured), Obafemi (Injured), Benson (Injured), Redmond (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Gudmundsson (Injured), Ramsey (Injured)
CHELSEA
Despite the fact they were spotted limping against Fulham, both Moises Caicedo and Mykhailo Mudryk will be in the squad, although they are not certain of starts, while Reece James has recovered from injury but is suspended for this match with an FA charge.
Malo Gusto is also suspended but Nicholas Jackson returns from his own ban and could replace Armando Broja, who only recently came back from a long-term injury.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Sanchez, Cucurella, Disasi, Silva, Colwill; Gallagher, Caicedo, Fernandez; Sterling, Jackson, Mudryk
UNAVAILABLE: Bettinelli (Injured), Chalobah (Injured), Fofana (Injured), Badiashile (Injured), Chilwell (Injured), Gusto (Suspended), James (Suspended), Lavia (Injured), Nkunku (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Chukwuemeka (Injured), Caicedo (Injured), Mudryk (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Both sides will be desperate to continue their winning ways, and whilst on paper Chelsea look the dominant side, this season has proven the Blues can fall short of the mark unless at their absolute best. Burnley will not want to make anything easy for their opposition, and their win on Tuesday should inspire an increase in confidence as they face a side they can move within one point of.
TIP: DOUBLE CHANCE – BURNLEY OR DRAW