"Chelsea went into the break full of confidence after a comfortable 3-0 win over a Wolves side in between managers. Joao Pedro, Malo Gusto and former Wolves favourite Pedro Neto wrapped up the points at Stamford Bridge, building on the statement win away at Tottenham just before the pause. Enzo Maresca's team have produced a mixed collection of results, but only Arsenal and Manchester City have accumulated more points so far. Chelsea sit third on 20 points and could close the gap on the leaders depending on Sunday's North London derby outcome."
"Burnley return to domestic action trying to halt a two-game skid, while Chelsea arrive in Lancashire chasing a third consecutive league win. Recent history also leans their way: the Blues have won seven straight Premier League matches played in the Saturday 12.30pm slot and are on a run of two consecutive clean sheets away from home. Burnley, meanwhile, need to steady a defence that has struggled under Scott Parker. Only Wolves and West Ham have conceded more goals this season, and the Clarets have let in 22 from their opening 11 matches."
"Chelsea had a minor concern during the international window when Jamie Bynoe-Gittens picked up a knock with England Under-21s, but he has recovered and is expected to feature. There are bigger question marks over Enzo Fernandez (knee), Pedro Neto (groin) and Benoit Badiashile (unspecified). Dario Essugo (thigh), Cole Palmer (groin), Levi Colwill (knee), Romeo Lavia (thigh) and Mykhaylo Mudryk (doping ban) remain unavailable."
Burnley host Chelsea in the early Saturday kick-off as Burnley seek to halt a two-game skid and stabilize a defence that has conceded 22 goals in 11 matches under Scott Parker. Chelsea aim for a third consecutive league win after a confident international break following a 3-0 victory over Wolves, with Joao Pedro, Malo Gusto and Pedro Neto contributing. Enzo Maresca's side sit third on 20 points, behind only Arsenal and Manchester City, and could close the gap depending on the North London derby. Multiple Chelsea players face injury doubts while several remain unavailable.
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