Burnley vs Chelsea, Premier League
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Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their attack is already stronger with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit. I still think this game will be quite tight, though. Burnley are well organised and their only home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.
Burnley, led by ex-Chelsea player Scott Parker, will be eager to spring a surprise and have played their best football on home soil since their Premier League return. Seven of their ten points have been collected at Turf Moor, only tasting defeat to Liverpool and Arsenal.
Enzo Maresca has made a few changes away from what we might consider our strongest first-choice lineup, including starts for Tosin, Gittens, and Andrey Santos; hopefully we can still take care of business today. Lesley Ugochukwu starts for Scott Parker’s home side; Armando Broja is on the bench.
Chelsea weren't at their best vs. Burnley and got an important win, but they will need a bit more when facing Barcelona and Arsenal next.
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Burnley v Chelsea: Team news
Chelsea make four with Reece James, Jamie Gittens, Tosin Adarabioyo and Andrey Santos coming in after the win over Wolves before the international break. After playing two lots of 90 minutes for Ecuador over the international break, Moises Caicedo is only deemed fit enough for the bench with Barcelona and Arsenal coming up.
Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Cole Palmer has fractured his toe after an "accident" at home and will not be available for the next three fixtures.
Liverpool’s Premier League title defense has lurched deeper into crisis with a 3-0 loss at home to Nottingham Forest.
Burnley host Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday evening at Turf Moor, as club football returns after what was a rather sensational international window. The hosts are coming off two consecutive losses, the last a close 3-2 defeat at West Ham United and will be the underdogs against a Chelsea that are third in the table.
Burnley resume their Premier League campaign on Saturday when they host high-flying Chelsea at Turf Moor. BBC Sport touches on some of the key themes surrounding this fixture. Burnley's defeat at West Ham United before the international break felt like a damaging one.