Despite having to settle for a draw in their Champions League match with PSG, Branislav Ivanovic's first half goal--a vital away one indeed--means that Chelsea hold a slight advantage. However, the re-match is not until March, and until then, there are domestic affairs to contend with.
Although Burnley are sitting in 19th place, with 21 points, the interesting thing about the Premier League is its unpredictable nature. The relegation-threatened side managed to frustrate last season's champions Manchester City to a shock 2-2 draw, and so, despite the gulf between the two sides, Blues supporters certainly will be wary of a team that is fighting to avoid relegation.
Things are pretty tight at the bottom of the table, meaning that a win or even a draw could lift a side into the safe zone, whereas a loss could push them ever closer to featuring in the Championship. The Clarets will be seeking revenge for their 3-1 reversal against the Blues earlier this season. And, they are certainly hoping that talismanic striker Danny Ings, who has been on a hot streak as of late with five goals in his past six games will keep up this rich vein of form to cause an upset in London.
Still, a win at home for Jose Mourinho's men would move them ten points ahead of Manchester City until Manuel Pellegrini's troops engage Newcastle United later in the day. In terms of personnel, the Portuguese tactician will have pretty much a full-strength line up at his disposal, with the only notable absence being Nigerian international John Mikel Obi, who is still recuperating from injury.
Diego Costa, who has had to miss out the past few games due to a ban is certain to be unleashed tomorrow and will definitely hope to add more to his account to fend off Sergio Aguero, who is just one goal behind him in the race for the top scorer's crown.
Will the visitors, in their first visit to Stamford Bridge in over five years cause a shock in England's capital? Or will league leaders Chelsea continue steamrolling on towards clinching the league title in May?
Tune in to this clash to find out!
Chelsea vs Burnley team sheets
Chelsea's lineup: Courtois; Ivanovic, Zouma, Terry (c), Filipe Luis; Matic, Fabregas; Cuadrado, Oscar, Hazard; Diego Costa.
Burnley's lineup: Heaton; Trippier, Shackell (c), Keane, Mee; Boyd, Jones, Arfield, Kightly; Barnes, Ings.
Chelsea's subs: Cech, Azpilicueta, Cahill, Ramires, Willian, Drogba and Remy.
Burnley's subs: Gilks, Duff, Wallace, Vokes, Reid, Jutkiewicz, Ward.
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