Burnley v Chelsea

Burnley will face a stern test at home this week as they play host to defending Premier League champions Chelsea. Burnley are coming off of a loss in their most recent match on Tuesday.

After a promising start to the season the Clarets are in the relegation zone of the league table with 20 points. They sit in 18th place, 1 point ahead of 19th place Hull City and just behind the 17th place Wolverhampton Wanderers on goal difference. Burnley were away to Bolton Wanderers earlier this week but dropped the 3 points with a 1-0 loss at Reebok Stadium. Manager Brian Laws has just one injury concern and it involves Caldwell who is presently listed as doubtful.

The side managed by Carlo Ancelotti were winners in style on Wednesday as they held serve over Birmingham City by a score of 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. Malouda scored the first goal for the Blues and Frank Lampard would then add a brace. With their win Chelsea are right back atop the Premier League log with 51 points, 1 point ahead of the 2nd place Manchester United with 1 match in hand. Chelsea have two confirmed injuries for this game in Belletti and Michael Essien while Bosingwa is doubtful

Live Premier League
Burnley v Chelsea
Turf Moor, kick off 1730 hours