Follow live coverage as Burnley face Chelsea today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Burnley FC 0 - 2 Chelsea FC
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:25We will have six minutes of additional time at the end of the second half.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:24Substitute Guiu gets the assist after showing great strength to beat Tuanzebe.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:23GOALLLLLLL! CHELSEA DOUBLE THEIR LEAD! Neto does well to drive with the ball before threading a pass into the path of Guiu. The substitute beats Tuanzebe before cutting back to Fernandez, who rifles a close-range strike into the net. Burnley 0-2 Chelsea!
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:22Thankfully, Foster and Chalobah are both back on their feet, and the game will continue. As it stands, the Blues will be three points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League table.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:20There is a clash of heads in the Chelsea penalty area as Foster and Chalobah both go down. Peter Bankes correctly stops the game.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:17Parker makes another substitution as Florentino comes off for Laurent. The Clarets have six minutes left to make an impact.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:17The corner is eventually taken, and it is poor! Sanchez safely collects the cross. The home supporters are not happy with the referee's performance.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:15YELLOW! Hannibal is booked for arguing with the referee.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:15YELLOW! Badiashile is booked for pushing Esteve into the right-hand post. We are still waiting for this corner to be taken!
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:15Burnley are looking to respond with intent, and they have won a corner on the left-hand side of the pitch. Larsen steps up to take the set piece...
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:13WIDE! Chelsea continue to push for a second. This time, Joao Pedro rolls the ball across for Andrey Santos, who fires wide from the edge of the box.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:13SAVE! Gusto drives forward before playing a pass to Neto on his right. The former Wolves winger cuts back to Gusto who strikes an 18-yard effort towards the top corner, but Dubravka tips over his crossbar.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:09Parker decides to make another change as Tchaouna is replaced by Larsen.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:09Maresca makes another substitution as Joao Pedro comes off for Guiu.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:08The third Burnley change sees striker Flemming come off for former Chelsea attacker Broja. The Albania international made 26 Premier League appearances for the Blues.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:07The second Burnley change sees former Chelsea midfielder Ugochukwu replaced by Hannibal.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:06Parker makes a triple substitution as Burnley chase an equaliser. The first change sees Anthony come off for Foster.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:06OVER! Great chance for Burnley! Hartman delivers a long pass into the Chelsea 18-yard box. The ball flies over the head of Badiashile, and into the path of Flemming, who knocks it down before firing well over Dubravka's crossbar!
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:04POST! So close to a second for Chelsea! Andrey Santos does well to win possession from Burnley. The Brazilian plays a pass to Fernandez, who slips in Neto. The former Wolves winger fires a close-range effort towards the bottom-right corner, but Dubravka makes a stunning save onto the post. Andrey Santos looks to bury the rebound into an empty net, but Hartman makes a crucial clearance!
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:04The hosts created six shots with one on target, reflected by an xG of 0.28, whereas Maresca's side generated seven shots with two on target in the first half, highlighted by an xG of 0.56.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:03YELLOW! Joao Pedro is booked for tugging at the shirt of Ugochukwu. The Brazilian is not happy with that decision, but he can have no complaints.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:02Only Manchester Utd (eight) and Crystal Palace (eight) have hit the woodwork more often in this season's Premier League than Chelsea (five). Burnley are hanging on here at Turf Moor.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:00Maresca makes his second substitution of the game as Delap comes off for France international Gusto.
Burnley vs Chelsea
14:00Good opportunity for Chelsea! Delap has loads of space down the left, but he fails to pick out anyone with his cross. The Blues come again as Tosin plays a clever pass to Cucurella in the 18-yard box, but Tuanzebe makes a crucial block to deny the Spanish international from doubling the away side's lead.
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:59Andrey Santos receives medical treatment before getting up and continuing with the game.
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:59The half-time whistle blows at Turf Moor as Chelsea take a 1-0 lead into the break. It was the hosts who started brightly in the opening exchanges of the contest, with Tchaouna seeing his seventh minute strike blocked by Chalobah. Moments later, Anthony found himself in a promising position to give the Clarets the lead, but his 12-yard effort was intercepted by Tosin. Tchaouna had the first shot on target, but his curling effort from 18 yards fell into the hands of a relieved Sanchez. The home side were punished for not taking their chances as Chelsea took the lead in the 37th minute. Gittens' exquisite pass to the far post was met by an onrushing Neto who headed into the bottom-left corner of the net. Delap could have doubled the lead, but his close-range attempt did not trouble Dubravka. The Opta predictor currently has the visitors as favourites to take the three points with a 77% chance.
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:58SAVE! Chelsea break on the counter with Joao Pedro playing a short pass to Delap on the left-hand side of the pitch. The former Ipswich Town striker drives forward, but slips 12 yards out, as he strikes a tame shot into the hands of Dubravka.
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:55Chelsea have attempted the last six shots in this game. Burnley's last shot was taken by Flemming in the 39th minute. The Blues are looking for a second goal to seal the three points.
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:54CHANCE! It's all Chelsea at the start of the second half. Gittens cuts inside and hits a curling shot from the edge of the box, which deflects off Ugochukwu and the ball whistles wide of Dubravka's far post.
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:53More Chelsea pressure. This time, Joao Pedro darts into the box as his change of pace takes him away from two challenges. However, just as he tries to cut inside to get a shot away, Tuanzebe gets back to make a crucial intervention.
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:47Andrey Santos is down in pain after Cullen goes through him to win the ball. The referee awards a free-kick to Chelsea, but the home supporters are not happy with that decision!
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:43YELLOW! Walker receives an early booking in the second half as he trips Gittens on the left-hand side of the pitch.
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:43OVER! Chelsea start the second half with intent as Fernandez plays a short pass to Joao Pedro just outside the Burnley penalty area. The former Brighton attacker finds space before firing an effort over Dubravka's crossbar!
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:40We are back underway for the second half at Turf Moor.
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:40Maresca makes an early change for the second half as James is replaced by Badiashile. Chalobah will move to right-back with Badiashile partnering Tosin in central defence.
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:27The delivery from Gittens to the far post was stunning. It was his first assist of the Premier League this season.
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:27GOALLLLLLL!!! CHELSEA LEAD! It is good play from the visitors! Cucurella holds the ball up well before playing a short pass to Gittens. The former Dortmund attacker delivers an exquisite cross at the far post, with Neto racing into the six-yard box, and heading into the bottom-left corner of the net! Burnley 0-1 Chelsea!
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:20HALF-TIME: BURNLEY 0-1 CHELSEA
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:18We will have two minutes of additional time at the end of the first half.
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:12YELLOW! Neto goes into the referee's notebook after delaying the restart. The home supporters enjoyed that booking!
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:13Worrying signs for Burnley. The Clarets are winless in their last 32 Premier League games when conceding the first goal (D4 L28) since a 2-1 win at Watford in April 2022.
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:12Neto has as many Premier League goals in 12 appearances this season (four) as he managed in 35 games last season.
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:08BRILLIANT DEFENDING! Delap drives forward before playing a pass to Neto on his right. The former Wolves attacker delivers a first-time pass across the Burnley goal, but Walker manages to intercept the cross at the far post. Gittens was ready to tap that into an empty net!
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:04SAVE! The Blues played some lovely football in the final third, with the ball falling to Chalobah. The defender strikes a tame 20-yard effort towards the bottom corner, but it is an easy save for Dubravka.
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:02Tchaouna has been lively in the contest. The Frenchman receives a pass on the right-hand side before driving to the edge of the Chelsea penalty area. He has three Burnley players in the 18-yard box, but his short pass is cleared away by Andrey Santos!
Burnley vs Chelsea
13:00Burnley win a free-kick 30 yards out. Esteve plays a short pass to Hartman on his left, but the defender's delivery into the Chelsea six-yard box is overhit, and it goes out for a goal kick. Poor from the home side.
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:58The strikers have struggled to get involved in the contest. Flemming has touched the ball six times, with Delap having seven touches in the opening 26 minutes.
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:56The home side is slightly dominating possession with 51%. The Clarets have created five shots, with one on target. In contrast, Chelsea have had two shots, with none on target.
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:54SAVE! First shot on target in the contest. Tchaouna picks up a pass in the Chelsea half before curling an 18-yard attempt on goal, but it is a simple save for Sanchez.
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:52The Blues seem to have settled into the contest now. Gittens receives a pass on the left-hand side. The winger beats Walker in the Burnley penalty area, but smashes his cross over Dubravka's crossbar.
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:50Chelsea come forward as Fernandez threads a pass to Neto on the right flank. The winger cuts in before firing a sizzling left-foot effort towards goal, but Esteve gets a crucial deflection. Better from the visitors.
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:47Burnley had four shots in the first 12 minutes of this match – as many as they'd managed in the opening 12 minutes of their first 11 Premier League games combined this season.
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:46The teams are in the tunnel and kick-off will commence shortly in Lancashire. Chelsea have won each of their last seven Premier League games kicking off at 12:30pm (UK) on a Saturday in the competition’s history. On just three occasions has any side had a longer winning run in this exact kick-off slot: Manchester United (eight from Jan 2003-Dec 2003), Chelsea themselves (eight from May 2005-Dec 2017), and Manchester City (nine from May 2021-Oct 2022).
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:47GREAT DEFENDING! Anthony has another opportunity to put the Clarets ahead from 12 yards, but Tosin gets down well to block the close-range strike. The Blues need to wake up!
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:44BLOCK! Flemming plays a neat pass to Anthony, who is one on one with Andrey Santos. The attacker strikes from 18 yards, but the Brazilian makes a crucial interception. The ball falls to Walker, who delivers a cross at the far post, but Hartman heads over!
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:43OVER! Poor from Tchaouna. He carelessly passes to Delap who races towards the Burnley goal. The former Ipswich Town striker has Fernandez and Neto either side of him, but decides to go for glory, and smashes his 20-yard strike over Dubravka's crossbar.
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:40BLOCK! Anthony threads a lovely pass to Tchaouna on the right-hand side. The Frenchman drives to the edge of the Chelsea 18-yard box, before unleashing an effort, but Chalobah makes a brave block to deny the hosts!
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:37There has been a nice tempo to the opening exchanges of the contest. The home supporters are making plenty of noise!
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:36Good start from Burnley. Walker makes a driving run on the right-hand side before passing to Ugochukwu. The former Chelsea midfielder delivers a deep cross to the far post, with Hartman getting a touch, but James snuffs out the danger.
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:34Walker today makes his 400th Premier League start, becoming the 18th different Englishman to reach that tally.
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:33Referee Peter Bankes blows the whistle, and we are underway for the first half at Turf Moor.
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:06Enzo Maresca makes four changes to the side that defeated Wolves prior to the international break. Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, Andrey Santos, and Jamie Gittens come in today for Moises Caicedo, Alejandro Garnacho, Malo Gusto, and Wesley Fofana. Cole Palmer misses out on the matchday squad after Maresca confirmed the England international fractured his toe in a home accident.
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:06Scott Parker names an unchanged starting XI which suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of West Ham. Zian Flemming starts up front for the hosts. The striker has scored three goals in four Premier League starts for Burnley; the only player to score 4+ goals in his first five starts in the competition for the Clarets is Maxwel Cornet (four).
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:06CHELSEA SUBS: Benoit Badiashile, Filip Jorgensen, Jorrel Hato, Moises Caicedo, Malo Gusto, Josh Acheampong, Marc Guiu, Estevao, Alejandro Garnacho.
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:06CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez; Marc Cucurella, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James; Enzo Fernandez, Andrey Santos; Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro, Pedro Neto; Liam Delap.
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:06BURNLEY SUBS: Jacob Bruun Larsen, Lyle Foster, Marcus Edwards, Max Weiss, Hjalmar Ekdal, Lucas Pires, Armando Broja, Hannibal Mejbri, Josh Laurent.
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:06BURNLEY (4-2-3-1): Martin Dubravka; Quilindschy Hartman, Maxime Esteve, Axel Tuanzebe, Kyle Walker; Josh Cullen, Florentino; Jaidon Anthony, Lesley Ugochukwu, Loum Tchaouna; Zian Flemming.
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:00Meanwhile, the visitors are coming into this game after defeating Wolves 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. After a poor first half, the Blues upped the tempo in the second period, and were rewarded with goals from Malo Gusto, Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto. The result meant Enzo Maresca’s side sit in third place in the league table, six points behind leaders Arsenal. The visitors will fancy their chances of getting a positive result in today’s lunchtime kick-off, as the west London outfit have won eight of their nine Premier League away games against Burnley (D1), including each of the last six in a row. Only at Bolton (nine between 2004 and 2011) and Sunderland (nine between 2003 and 2013) have they won more consecutively in the competition.
Burnley vs Chelsea
12:00Hosts Burnley return to Premier League action after suffering a 3-2 defeat away to West Ham prior to the international break. Zian Flemming opened the scoring for the Clarets before Callum Wilson equalised just before half-time. Substitutes Tomas Soucek and Kyle Walker-Peters extended the Hammers lead before Josh Cullen grabbed a consolation in second half stoppage time. The result leaves Burnley 17th in the Premier League table with 10 points. The hosts will hope to move up the standings, but they will face a Chelsea side who have won their last six Premier League away games against Burnley, netting at least three goals in each of the last five.
Burnley vs Chelsea
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Burnley vs Chelsea
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