Chelsea look to extend their winning streak to four games as they welcome Burnley to Stamford Bridge. With the help of a random Twitter follower, we predict how the Blues will fare.
Sean Dyche has accomplished an almost impossible feat at Burnley: maintaining his job despite relegation. His squad reflects that commitment and tenacity, which Chelsea will need to overcome if they hope to open the Premier League season 3-0. Here are the Pride of London’s predictions for the game, with an assist from random Twitter follower Jonathan Campos, who represents the Blue in Dallas, Texas.
Jonathan Campos: 3-1 Chelsea. Given last week’s heroics, I think Conte will start Cesc Fabregas and Michy Batshuayi to breakdown a stubborn Burnley defense. The game will be close and after conceding a goal, Chelsea will go full attack and finish the game off.
Andre Carlisle: 2-1 Blues. Bristol Rovers scored twice. Though one was a penalty, until two starting-caliber defensive signings are made I have no reason to believe that this backline could keep a clean sheet against me and ten alley cats – let alone players paid to score goals.
George Perry: 2-2. After the game, Antonio Conte says “See, this is why I need new players!” Michael Emenalo responds, “Why? Sean Dyche got the same result with a bunch of nobodies. Is he that much better than you?” Steve Holland gets hit by the third chair Conte throws at Emenalo, suffering a concussion and bloody nose.
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Travis Tyler: 3-1 Blues. After many weeks of one goal victories, everything will finally click with Costa and Batshuayi wreaking havoc. Of course, the defense will give up a set piece goal in added time, just to take the shine off things a bit.
Daniel Mcclue: 4-0 Blues. Il Sarto’s suit takes form as the Blues rout Burnley. Unfortunately this leads to 3 major sales, 26 youth players loaned out and 0 incoming signings.
Ayushman Basu: Chelsea 2-1 Burnley. The Blues will be entertaining a side on a high from their win over Liverpool. At home the Blues will be dominant but will find it tough to break a resilient Burnley, edging the win by a narrow margin.
Barrett Rouen: 3-2 Chelsea. Batshuayi will play from the start and the Blues will look a much different and better team for it. The defense is leaky so Chelsea will win because of scoring goals, not preventing them.
Brendan McDonnell: 2-2. Man our back-line needs improving. I sense a late goal, but not from us this time. We valiantly snatch a draw from the jaws of victory.
Ajitesh Rasgotra: 2-2. To borrow a phrase from the fellas across the pond, the Blues have a swiss cheese D-fence (#MURICA). They will concede as Burnley look to kick on after the Liverpool win, but won’t be able to outscore them.
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Let’s check in with the standing. Five points for the correct scoreline, while you earn three for just getting the correct result.
| Name | Correct Scores | Correct Results | Total Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Tyler | 3 | 30 | 105 |
| Scott Brant | 5 | 21 | 88 |
| Daniel McClue | 2 | 21 | 73 |
| Ben Croft | 3 | 14 | 57 |
| Barrett Rouen | 3 | 8 | 39 |
| Brendan McDonnell | 1 | 11 | 38 |
| Andre Carlisle | 3 | 7 | 36 |
| Ayushman Basu | 1 | 6 | 23 |
| Rayna Sidhu | 1 | 6 | 23 |
| Random Twitter Followers | 1 | 5 | 20 |
| Khaled Abdallah | 1 | 5 | 20 |
| Ollie Miller | 1 | 4 | 17 |
| Drew Hooper | 1 | 3 | 14 |
| Ajitesh Rasgotra | 0 | 4 | 12 |
| Martin Connolly | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Kee Min | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Elkebir Lamrani | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| George Perry | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Alex Gisi | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Neel Madhavan | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Anoop Ramakrishnan | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Eric Overbey | 0 | 1 | 3 |
How do you see the Burnley game panning out? Who’s calling the upset?