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)
75 MINS
Ayew charges down the right with possession, but Huth comes sliding in to bring the attack to an early end. The substitute will give Swansea depth and an attacking outlet, as they hunt to find a third.
78 MINS
Ndidi threads a delicate ball through to Slimani, who finds Vardy inside of the area. The Leicester striker takes a touch and slices the ball way wide. His frustration is evident.
81 MINS
Ayew is closing down from the front, giving the Leicester defence no time on the ball. The Swans are trying to box them in and force the mistakes.
84 MINS
Drinkwater picks out Gray, who crosses the ball into the box towards Slimani. Mawson reads the delivery well and heads the ball to safety.
FULL TIME
SWANSEA 2 - 0 LEICESTER CITY
It's all over at the Liberty Stadium, with The Swans leaving with two goals and three points. It was a triumphant display from the home side, with goals from Mawson and Olsson. Leicester showed very few signs of menace going forward or fortification at the back. The defending Champions continue their misery as they remain without a league goal in 2017.
Nonetheless, it's a huge win for relegation battling Swansea which could prove pivotal in this campaign. The Swans survival bid is certainly on track.
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