Chelsea go try avoid setting unwanted club record when dem face Burnley for Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.
The Blues get rare full week rest before this clash, and with Manchester United no playing until Monday, Liam Rosenior side get chance to climb into fourth place if results favour dem.
Chelsea already beat Burnley 2-0 earlier this season away from home, so confidence suppose dey high for another three points in West London.
But statistics dey show say this match no be as simple as e look.
Wetín Be the Unwanted Record?
Earlier this season, Chelsea lose 2-1 at home to Sunderland and suffer 3-1 defeat away to Leeds United.
If Burnley manage beat dem this weekend, Chelsea go lose to all three newly-promoted clubs in the same Premier League season for the first time in their history.
That one go be serious unwanted milestone for a club wey dey push for Champions League qualification.
Even though Chelsea don lose only once in 19 Premier League meetings against Burnley (that defeat happen in 2017-18), the Clarets get surprising record at Stamford Bridge.
Seven of Burnley eight Premier League points against Chelsea don come away from home in London.
At 87.5%, na the highest share of points any team don collect away when two sides don face each other 10 times or more in the competition.
Why Burnley Recent Form Fit Worry Chelsea
Burnley also dey chase back-to-back London wins after dem shock Crystal Palace 3-2 in their last Premier League match.
For that game, Scott Parker side come back from two goals down to grab dramatic victory.
That comeback go concern Chelsea because the Blues themselves don drop 15 points from winning positions at Stamford Bridge this season.
That figure dey just five points away from their worst-ever tally of 20 points dropped from winning positions, set in the 1995-96 campaign.
Any Positive Signs for Chelsea?
On brighter side, Chelsea attack don generally deliver this season.
Dem don fail to score in only two Premier League matches — both goalless draws against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth.
That consistency in front of goal fit prove crucial against Burnley side wey dey fight for survival and confidence.
As the race for top four dey tight, Chelsea no fit afford slip-up.
Saturday clash no just be about three points — na about protecting club pride and avoiding history wey dem no go want remember.
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