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2. Burnley hold Chelsea to a draw at Turf Moor
Another game this weekend where it seems the result should be pretty obvious features Burnley hosting Chelsea at Turf Moor. The Clarets haven’t had the best start to the season while Chelsea are flying with an unbeaten record so far.
Maurizio Sarri’s side almost lost that record last weekend against Manchester United but Ross Barkley saved the Blues with a 96th-minute equalizer. Barkley has benefited immensely from Sarri’s early impact at Chelsea and he’s looking like the player that was so good at Everton.
Burnley were humiliated last weekend at Manchester City and even though many people might have expected that kind of result, it will hurt Sean Dyche who prides himself on his side’s defensive ability.
This weekend the Clarets will look to come back strong and there’s no better team to test themselves against than Chelsea. The Blues will still be confident despite almost losing their unbeaten record and Dyche will need to have his side well organized in order to keep them out.
Chelsea will look to score early otherwise they could find this game frustrating. Burnley will know they can’t be too open in this and ultimately a point would be a great result for them.
If the Clarets can keep Chelsea out for the first half then they will grow in confidence and maybe they might be able to nick a goal up the other end. It’s unlikely the Blues won’t score though so expect this match to finish all square at 1-1.