With every passing week, Chelsea move closer to winning their fifth Premier League title. José Mourinho’s side have a consistency unparalleled in the English top flight, and Manchester City’s all-too-frequent mishaps mean the Blues have been allowed to pull seven points clear at the top of the table. Mourinho teams don’t tend to blow such leads, and it would take them a mammoth collapse for them to throw things away over the final 13 games of the campaign.
Chelsea vs. Burnley live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch the EPL online
Premier League champions-elect Chelsea should have too much for Burnley on Saturday.
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The unfortunate whipping boys to Mourinho's men this weekend are Sean Dyche's Burnley, a team who were widely tipped for relegation at the start of the season, and one who so far aren't disappointing. The Lancashire side have been plucky, in their efforts, and are still only two points adrift of safety. However, not even star showings from the likes of Danny Ings and Kieran Trippier have managed to mask their deficiencies, and it's likely they'll be back in the second tier next season.
Key player - Diego Costa (Chelsea)
Back from suspension for this match, Diego Costa will spearhead Chelsea's attack. As a penalty box striker, he's perhaps the best in the world at the moment. Capable of winning headers and playing with his back to goal, as well as running onto cutting passes, he can just about do it all. By now, everyone knows all about Costa, but no one knows how to stop him.
Key matchup - Eden Hazard vs. Kieran Trippier
One of Burnley's most impressive performers this season has been former Manchester City full-back Kieran Trippier, who has make a nuisance of himself by marauding tirelessly down the right flank. However, he'll be up against Chelsea's devastating winger Eden Hazard in this match, and the Belgian will happily gobble up any space Trippier leaves behind on the counter-attack.
Chelsea injuries and suspensions
Out: John Obi Mikel (knee). In doubt: None.
Burnley injuries and suspensions
Out: Stephen Ward (foot), Kevin Long, Dean Marney (knee), Matthew Taylor (calf). In doubt: None.
Chelsea are looking very healthy on the team news front; only midfielder John Obi Mikel will sit this game out. Burnley, meanwhile, will be without four of their players, though none of which would be described as key first teamers.
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 3 p.m. local, 10 a.m. ET
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London, England
TV: NBCSN, Mun2 (U.S. - English), NBC Universo (U.S. - Spanish), Sportsnet regional networks (Canada)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S. - English), Deportes Telemundo En Vivo Extra (U.S. - Spanish) Sportsnet World Now (Canada)
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