Newly promoted side Burnley are set to start their season against Chelsea at Turf Moor tonight.
Chelsea are the favourites to win the Premier League this season and look set to destroy Burnley at their home tonight with their new signings.
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Stats:
- Chelsea have not lost an opening game since 1998.
- Burnley have won a game only in the last five meetings with Chelsea.
Burnley have a fully fit squad as they are without any injury worries. Sam Vokes is the only player who will miss this clash due to knee injury while new faces Michael Kightly, Marvin Sordell, Steven Reid, Lukas Jutkiewicz and Matt Taylor all are set to make their debut tonight.
While for the away side, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho might start with new stopper Thibaut Courtois who impressed last season at Atletico Madrid.
Didier Drogba is set to have a medical test to see whether he is ready to play or not.
Possible Lineups:
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Player to watch:
Diego Costa (Chelsea)
After an impressive preseason for Chelsea, the Spain international striker is a key man to watch for Chelsea this season in front of goals.
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Head to Head:
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Burnley 1 – 2 Chelsea
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Premier League, 2010
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Chelsea 3 – 0 Burnley
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Premier League, 2009
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Chelsea 1 – 1 (4-5) Burnley
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Carling Cup, 2008
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Burnley 0 – 3 Chelsea
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League Division Two, 1983
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Chelsea 2 – 1 Burnley
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League Division Two, 1982
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Prediction:
Burnley 1 – 4 Chelsea, an easy game for the Blues
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