Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández scored to present Chelsea a cushty 2–0 win at Burnley, lifting them to second place within the Premier League.
Neto opened the scoring by heading in Jamie Gittens’ cross on the again put up. Fernández made it 2–0 late within the match after a fast counter-attack involving Neto and substitute Marc Guiu.
Chelsea had been by no means at full velocity and nonetheless managed to relaxation Moisés Caicedo, with massive video games towards Barcelona and Arsenal developing.
Burnley began effectively, with Jaidon Anthony having two early photographs blocked and Loum Tchaouna forcing Robert Sánchez right into a save from the sting of the field. Chelsea’s first probability got here when Trevoh Chalobah hit a weak long-range effort at keeper Martin Dúbravka.
As soon as Neto scored, Chelsea progressively took management. Captain Reece James was taken off at half-time, however the crew continued to develop stronger. Neto hit the put up shortly after the break, whereas substitute Malo Gusto and others — João Pedro, Gittens, Fernández and Marc Cucurella — all had photographs saved or blocked.
Chelsea noticed out the second half calmly, retaining the ball and giving Burnley only a few probabilities. Burnley’s greatest alternative got here when Zian Flemming fired over, and later substitutes Lyle Foster and Armando Broja couldn’t make an impression.
Guiu then arrange Fernández for Chelsea’s second objective with a easy cutback.
Burnley keep seventeenth and will fall into the relegation zone later within the day. Chelsea transfer as much as second, though they’ve performed another match than different groups round them.
Burnley: Lack of attacking high quality?
Burnley could finish the weekend within the backside three. They’ve proven they’ll beat different struggling groups, however their total high quality — particularly in assault — stays a priority. Their brilliant begin pale rapidly, and so they didn’t make their early probabilities depend. Poor ending and misplaced crosses price them once more.
Chelsea: Cucurella shines
Marc Cucurella was Chelsea’s standout participant. His ahead runs brought about Burnley issues, together with the intelligent motion that led to Neto’s opener. The left-back repeatedly discovered himself in central attacking positions and linked play effectively all through the match.
What’s subsequent?
Burnley: Away to Brentford on 29 November.
Chelsea: Host Barcelona within the Champions League on Tuesday, then face Arsenal at house on 30 November.
