Follow build-up to seven Premier League matches, including Burnley v Chelsea, Bournemouth v West Ham, Brighton v Brentford, Liverpool v Nottingham Forest, with live text updates and reaction.

The Blues’ talisman was close to a return from a persistent groin injury that has kept him out for two months but has now been ruled out of Chelsea’s next three games after fracturing the little toe on his left foot by stubbing it on a door.

Burnley vs Chelsea is the first top-flight match of the weekend and will kick-off at 12.30pm. There are six other Premier League clashes on Saturday including Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest at 3pm and Newcastle United vs Manchester City at 5.30pm.

Check out how to watch Burnley v Chelsea in the Premier League, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

Burnley vs Arsenal predictions, how to watch, stats and expected line-ups as the Gunners visit the Clarets in the Premier League on Saturday.

Burnley's defeat at West Ham United before the international break felt like a damaging one. A win would have put Scott Parker's side six points clear of their opponents and the relegation zone, but their 3-2 loss means they only sit above the 18th-placed Hammers on goal difference.

Premier League action resumes today as Chelsea take on Burnley in the first round of fixtures following the final international break of the year. The Blues head to Lancashire hoping to record a third straight league win which would move them to within striking distance of leaders Arsenal who are not in action until tomorrow afternoon.