PARKER'S PRE-MATCH POINTS: CHELSEA (A)

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Gaffer looks ahead to trip to Stamford Bridge

2026-02-19T16:01:17.058Z

PARKER'S PRE-MATCH POINTS: CHELSEA (A)

Gaffer looks ahead to trip to Stamford Bridge

2026-02-19T16:01:17.058Z

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Burnley travel to the capital to take on Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend.

The Clarets head to Stamford Bridge aiming for back-to-back top-flight wins, following a comeback victory against Crystal Palace last time out in the Premier League.

Here's what boss Scott Parker had to say ahead of the matchweek 27 fixture in West London ...

MENTALITY IS KEY

"Saturday is all about showing the right mentality.

"In tough away fixtures like Chelsea, mentality is everything.

"You have to suffer together, stay switched on, and believe in the plan.

"If we bring courage, discipline and belief, we can compete.

"Mentality has to be non-negotiable this weekend – like it was at Palace in our last league fixture."

BOUNCING BACK

"We need to bounce back with a positive performance.

"We let ourselves and our fans down on Saturday after a really good display at Palace earlier in the week.

"We owe ourselves, first and foremost, and our fans, a response.

"It’s up to us to put right the wrongs of that second half performance. This group will never stop fighting."

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BACK TO THE BRIDGE

"I had some time there at Chelsea. It was a good experience, at a fantastic football club.

"I am looking forward to going up against Liam, who has done fantastically well in a short time. I came across him when he was assistant to Wayne (Rooney) at Derby and spent time in his company, and then he went abroad and did fantastically well."

JAIDON'S FORM

"There's still more to come from Jaidon.

"He has done brilliantly this year in his first full season in the Premier League. He had a little dip but has bounced back very well.

"There's more and that will come with more experience and understanding of the league.

"He is a bright boy, hugely talented and just needs some time to progress. I have been hugely impressed by him."