Burnley vs Chelsea live: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on and where can I watch it?
A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at Turf Moor
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Your support makes all the difference.Burnley have had an impressive season so far and are nine points off the relegation zone. A win on Sunday could even see them rise as high as ninth, pending results elsewhere. Sean Dyche’s men have made Turf Moor a fortress this season and have the third best home record in the league, so he will be eager to continue that with another positive result against Chelsea.
Antonio Conte's side, meanwhile, are surging to the title with a nine-point gap between themselves and second place Tottenham. Three points on the weekend could see them extend that lead on the chasing pack and push them further toward their sixth league title.
What time is kick-off?
The match kicks off at 1.30pm on Sunday 12 February.
Where can I watch it?
The game will be televised live on Sky Sports 1.
Highlights will be shown on Match of the Day at 22:30pm on BBC One.
Live coverage...
It’s a big game for…
Antonio Conte: Not many teams have won at Turf Moor this season and with Tottenham playing a below par Liverpool side on Saturday there can be no excuses for dropped points.
Best stat…
Burnley thumped Chelsea 6-2 in their Division One clash in 1965.
Remember when…
German winger Andre Schurrle scored a terrific goal in Chelsea’s 3-1 opening day win at Burnley during the 2014/15 season.
Prediction...
Player to watch…
Eden Hazard: The Belgian scored with a fantastic solo effort against Arsenal last weekend, making him undoubtedly the man to keep your eyes on in this fixture. Hazard has played an integral part in Conte’s side this season and despite the record books suggesting this will be one of their toughest tests so far, he should shine.
Past three-meetings…
Chelsea 3 (Hazard, Willian, Moses) Burnley 0
Premier League, August 2016
Chelsea 1 (Ivanovic) Burnley 1 (Mee)
Premier League, February 2015
Burnley 1 (Arfield) Chelsea 3 (Costa, Schurrle, Ivanovic)
Premier League, August 2014
Form guide…
Burnley: WWLWWL
Chelsea: WWWWDW
Odds…
Burnley to win: 7/1
Chelsea to win: 21/50
Draw: 37/10
(Odds provided by 888 Sport)
53 MINS
A defensive mistake from Mee gives Costa possession in a dangerous area. The 28-year-old Chelsea lad steals the ball and charges towards the goal, but his final strike is blocked by a Claret shirt.
The Burnley defender escaped a nightmare there.
56 MINS
The ball goes over the top and finds Gray, but his cross into the box is intercepted by a well positioned Luiz. If the Brazilian defender had not made that block, Barnes was lurking at the front post to receive the ball - top defending.
59 MINS
Moses whips the ball into the box, but once again it fails to find a Chelsea shirt. The deliveries are relentlessly going into the Burnley box, but the home side are coming out on top every time. Conte's men need to find an alternative approach.
61 MINS
Azpilicueta goes for goal from distance and it's a prolific strike that glides just wide of the post. It's that kind of chance that could catch Heaton off guard.
67 MINS
Costa picks up the ball on the half-way line and attempts to thread a neat ball through to Pedro. It's a well struck pass, but it's intercepted by Ward to bring an end to the attack.
Substitution: Matic is replaced by Fabregas.
69 MINS
Westwood gives the ball away to Hazard and he chases after the Chelsea in an attempt to redeem his error. However, it's a clumsy challenge and he gives away an unnecessary free-kick.
Yellow card: Westwood
70 MINS
Fabregas sends the set piece into the box, but Keane comes out on top and he heads the ball away from danger. Chelsea are yet to look threatening from a set piece.
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