Premier League leaders Chelsea will face 19th placed side Burnley in a Premier League game today at Stamford Bridge.
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Referee: Martin Atkinson
Possible Line-ups:
Team News:
- Diego Costa is back after serving suspension but John Obi Mikel remains the only absentee.
- Willian is likely to be rested for this game, Juan Cuadrado will take his role at the left-wing position.
- Despite of Costa’s return Loic Remy is expected to start upfront.
Burnley
- Burnley have four players who will miss this game due to injury. Stephen Ward, Kevin Long , Matthew Taylor and Dean Marney are out for this game.
- Sean Dyche will start with Scott Arfield in the same role which will bring Michael Kightly to the wing position.
- Ashley Barnes is likely to start ahead of Sam Vokes behind the lone striker Danny Ings.
Stats:
- Chelsea have conceded only six goals in their last 20 games at Stamford Bridge.
- Chelsea have picked up 13 points from their last five league games.
- Burnley are yet to win against Chelsea in the Premier League.
- Burnley have conceded more than a goal in their last six league fixtures.
- Burnley have lost 24 for their last 31 away league games.
Prediction:
Chelsea 4 – 1 Burnley, Chelsea star player Eden Hazard to score a brace.
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