Prediction
Sean Dyche’s relegation-fighters are enjoying their best form of the season and Chelsea, as shown on Wednesday night, remain rather vulnerable.
A 1-1 draw.
Chelsea predicted XI
Chelsea predicted XI: Mendy; Chalobah, Silva, Rudiger; James, Kante, Kovacic, Alonso; Pulisic, Havertz, Werner.
Early team news
Burnley captain Ben Mee is a major doubt for the match after picking up a knee injury. Johann Berg Gudmundsson (calf), Erik Pieters (knee), Matej Vydra (hernia) and Dale Stephens (thigh) remain out.
Trevoh Chalobah, Thiago Silva and Reece James are all set to be fit to start for Chelsea, along with Hakim Ziyech.
Thomas Tuchel confirmed a wealth of good news on the Blues’ injury front but this game comes too soon for Cesar Azpilicueta (muscle), with Ben Chilwell (knee) also out.
How to keep across today’s action
TV channel: The match will not be televised live in the UK due to restrictions on Saturday afternoon kick-offs.
Live blog: You can still follow all of the action with Standard Sport’s live blog. James Robson will be at the ground providing expert analysis.
Welcome
Good afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Chelsea’s trip to Burnley.
Kick-off at Turf Moor is at 3pm GMT.
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