The Blues eased to a 4-0 Champions League win at Krasnodar on Thursday, with Hakim Ziyech in sparkling form.
Chelsea are yet to fully find their feet domestically, taking nine points from their opening six games as Lampard has struggled to balance a thrilling attack with a porous defence.
But after three clean sheets in a row, Lampard will be looking for his side to prove they can find that balance on a regular basis – starting at Turf Moor on Saturday
Expect the Blues to once again be tight at the back. Tottenham recently left Turf Moor with a 1-0 victory, and it would be no surprise to see Lampard’s side achieve the same result.
TEAM NEWS
Burnley’s Johann Berg Gudmundsson is doubtful with a calf injury, while Erik Pieters misses out with a similar problem.
Phil Bardsley remains unavailable following a positive coronavirus test, while this game comes too soon for Ben Mee and Jack Cork.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has reported no new injury concerns following Wednesday’s win against Krasnodar.
Thiago Silva was rested in midweek and is set to reclaim a starting spot.
The Blues will continue to assess Kepa Arrizabalaga’s shoulder problem, while Billy Gilmour is still recovering from knee surgery.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
- Burnley’s only victory in 12 Premier League matches against Chelsea was by 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in August 2017 (D3, L8).
- The Blues are unbeaten in all six of their Premier League fixtures away to Burnley, scoring two goals or more in each of their five victories at Turf Moor.
- The Clarets’ last top-flight home win against Chelsea came in August 1973, when Frank Casper scored the only goal.
Burnley
- Burnley could lose four consecutive Premier League home games for the first time since 2010.
- They are also in danger of suffering five defeats in their opening six top-flight matches for the first time since 1927-28. They recovered to avoid relegation that season.
- Sean Dyche’s side have won just one of their past 24 home league games against established top-six sides (D4, L19). That victory came against Tottenham in February 2019.
- Burnley have played 19.6% of their passes long, the highest percentage in the Premier League this season.
- They have scored just one top-flight goal from open play, a joint-low in 2020-21.
- If fit, Johann Berg Gudmundsson could play his 100th Premier League game.
- Ashley Westwood and Chris Wood could both make their 100th Premier League appearance for Burnley.
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Chelsea
- The Blues are vying to keep clean sheets in consecutive league matches for the first time under Frank Lampard.
- Chelsea have conceded 42 Premier League away goals since the start of last season, three more than any other club.
- Their six away league goals this season have been scored by six different players: Jorginho, Reece James, Kurt Zouma, Mason Mount, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Tammy Abraham.
- Edouard Mendy can become the third goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet in each of his first three Premier League appearances for Chelsea, emulating Neil Sullivan and Petr Cech.
PREDICTION: 0-2
