05 November 2021, 08:47 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Blues return from continental action following their narrow win over Malmö FF on UCL Matchday 4, looking to pick up three more points as they host the Clarets on Matchday 11. This Premier League fixture, Chelsea F.C. vs. Burnley F.C. kicks off at 16:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, November 6, at Stamford Bridge. Referee Andre Marriner will keep the game under control, while Simon Long and Scott Ledger will wield the famous flag capable of truncating illegitimate celebrations. Fourth official Michael Salisbury will be an extra ear on the sidelines while Mike Dean will be carefully hidden away from public view in the VAR room.
Preview Chelsea Premier League, Nov 6, 2021
Preview Chelsea established themselves in a comfortable position in Group H after Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League 1-0 win over Malmö. A single strike from Hakim Ziyech (56’) four minutes from the hour separated both sides at full time. Back on the home front, a merciless Chelsea helped Graeme Jones to a miserable second day at the office, after picking Newcastle apart in a 3-0 win. A goal from Recce James (65’) had Chelsea in the lead before he bagged the brace (77’) in spectacular fashion twelve minutes later. Four minutes later, a Jorginho-styled penalty (81’) wrapped up the three points, leaving the Blues with four consecutive victories after five games: LWWWW, and firmly at the top of the table, having picked up 25 points from 8W, 1D, & 1L. It will be a numerical milestone for Thomas Tuchel as he emerges from the tunnel on Saturday for his 30th Premier League match in charge of the Blues. Chelsea have kept 18 clean sheets since his first game in charge in January, and are the lowest conceding side in the league this season with only 3 goals. - Leaving Edouard Mendy as the Premier League goalkeeper with the most clean sheets (6). Following the continued absence of Timo Werner and Lukaku, a 3—4—2—1 formation with Kai Havertz at the top is expected.
Preview Burnley Premier League, Nov 6, 2021
Preview Burnley remains in troubled waters despite picking up a 3-1 win over Brentford last weekend in what was their first victory of the season: 1W, 4D, & 5L. The Clarets are in 18th place with 7 points and have the form: DDLDW ahead of this difficult fixture against Chelsea. Burnley may be struggling, but Maxwel Cornet isn’t, having bagged four goals in five Premier League appearances. - A 44% participation in all episodes that has seen Burnley bag their total tally of 10 goals this season. The Clarets are clearly being undone in defense, having conceded 16 goals over the length of the current season. Sean Dyche will be counting on the 25-year-old Cornet once again when he appears with the conventional 4—4—2 formation against Chelsea. Chris Wood is expected upfront alongside Cornet.