Chelsea should be wary of underestimating newly promoted Burnley when the two sides go head-to-head at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. That's because the Lancashire outfit stunned Liverpool last weekend, recording a 2-0 victory to defy expectations of a comfortable defeat. On paper, they may be one of the weakest teams in the entire division, but they're clearly arriving ready for the fight.
Chelsea vs. Burnley 2016 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online
Burnley will look to pull off a second consecutive shock victory when they travel to Chelsea on Saturday.
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The hosts remain favourites. They’ve recorded two wins from their first two matches, and Antonio Conte appears to be settling in nicely as José Mourinho’s replacement. Only time will tell whether they’re yet ready to compete for the league title, but maintaining a perfect record after three league matches would certainly set the right tone for the remainder of the season.
Chelsea will still be without Marco van Ginkel and Kurt Zouma, though Willian could return to action after a calf injury. Burnley’s only absentee is still striker Ashley Barnes, meaning manager Sean Dyche is unlikely to make any changes from the side that saw off Liverpool last time out.
These sides last met in February 2015, when Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw on home turf. However, not since 1973 have Burnley managed to beat Chelsea in the league, illustrating the magnitude of the task in hand.
To watch this match online in the U.S. you can use the NBC Sports Live service. In Canada, TSN’s live streaming service has you covered. Unfortunately, you can’t stream this game online live in the UK. For online listings in other countries, you can check out LiveSoccerTV.
TV: NBCSN (US - English); NBC Universo (US - Spanish); TSN (Canada)
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. ET, 3 p.m. local
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London, England
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