Premier League
Aug 18, 2014 8.00pm
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  • Scott Arfield 14' goal
  • Marvin Sordell 87' yellowcard
  • goal Diego Costa 17'
  • goal Andre Schurrle 21'
  • yellowcard Diego Costa 30'
  • goal Branislav Ivanovic 34'

Team News: Thibaut Courtois starts against Burnley

Courtois starts against Burnley

Jose Mourinho has named Thibaut Courtois in Chelsea's starting lineup for their first match of the new Premier League season against Burnley this evening.

The Belgian goalkeeper makes his Premier League debut for the club alongside new signings Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa, while Didier Drogba and Filipe Luis are among the substitutes for the trip to Turf Moor.

Meanwhile, new arrival Lukas Jutkiewicz and Danny Ings lead the attack for the hosts in their first match back in the top flight.

Another summer signing Marvin Sordell is on the bench for Sean Dyche's side.

Burnley: Heaton, Trippier, Shackell, Duff, Mee, Arfield, Jones, Marney, Taylor, Ings, Jutkiewicz Subs: Gilks, Dummigan, Long, Wallace, Kightly, Sordell, Barnes

Chelsea: Courtois, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta, Fabregas, Matic, Schurrle, Oscar, Hazard, Costa Subs: Cech, Zouma, Filipe Luis, Mikel, Willian, Torres, Drogba

You can follow live coverage of the match with Sports Mole this evening.

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