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)
12 MINS
The Blues win a free kick just outside of the penalty area for a foul on Costa. Luiz stands over the set piece, which is enough to make any goalkeeper quake in their boots. However, it's an anticlimactic strike that dribbles easily into the path of Heaton.
15 MINS
Barton crashes into Hazard and Chelsea win a free kick. In expected fashion, The Clarets lad voices his frustration about the decision. With Hazard's ability and sublime footwork, he will invite these cheap fouls from his opponent all day long.
17 MINS
Chelsea are oozing confidence as they progress up the field, but they are lacking the final product which is denying them their second of the afternoon. Kante delivers the final ball into the box, but it's dealt with by Keane at the back.
Luiz looks although he really is struggling with his knee. Could we see an early exit for the Brazilian?
19 MINS
Burnley show a glimpse of brilliance going forward. Boyd delivers the ball into the path of Barnes with a clever back-heel, but the strikers attempt on goal flies way over the target. He should have tested Courtois from there, but nonetheless it's encouraging to see from The Clarets.
22 MINS
Matic clips Barton on the edge of the box and Burnley are awarded a free-kick on the edge of the area. They need to be testing Courtois from here.
24 MINS
GOAL
BURNLEY 1 - 1 CHELSEA
Brady announces himself a Burnley superstar in spectacular fashion from the set piece. He drives the free kick into the top corner with a tremendous left-footed strike. Courtois is left helpless between the sticks.
It's all level here at Turf Moor thanks to that moment of magic from the Irishman.
Game on!
27 MINS
Burnley have inherited the momentum here at Turf Moor, as they prove their capability in front of their home fans. With the third best home record in the league, it would be wrong to cancel them out at any stage of this fixture.
Azpilicueta goes to ground holding his face following a collision with Barnes. The Clarets lads escapes lightly without a booking.
29 MINS
The ball goes over the top to Gray, who finds himself head-on with a struggling Luiz. He delivers a delightful ball across the face of goal, but it fails to find a Burnley shirt.
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