Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is adamant they're right in the title race.

Cahill knows all too well what it takes to be a champion having won the trophy with the Blues in 2015 and 2017.

He told the London Evening Standard: "It (the battle for the Premier League) is certainly going to be tight this season. As far as the Burnley game goes, these are the matches you need to win if you are going to compete at the top.

"This is a very difficult game - going away to Burnley. Everyone knows that. These are the fixtures you have to churn out the victories in. That is how I have seen it over the years and this season will be no different.

"We are prepared, the form is good, the momentum is good. There is nothing in that regard to fear. We are very respectful of how strong Burnley are at home - they proved that last season."

Cahill added: "I think if you are in a good position after Christmas and coming into January, you feel like you have a chance.

"There are loads of games to play until then, a lot can happen. It's just a matter of going from one weekend to the next and building a momentum."