Chelsea beat Burnley 2-0 at Turf Moor on Saturday to keep their fine run going and move just three points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.
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Enzo Maresca’s side were made to work hard for the win as Pedro Neto headed home late in the second half, then Enzo Fernandez added the clincher in the 89th minute.
With the victory Chelsea have won three straight without a conceding a goal and have five victories in their last six as they’re on 23 points. Burnley remain scrapping away towards the bottom of the table but they have played so many of the big boys already and sit on 11 points.
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Chelsea host Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, then host Arsenal next Sunday (November 30) in the Premier League. Burnley head to Brentford next Saturday.
Burnley vs Chelsea score: 0-2
Neto 37’, Fernandez 89'
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Enzo Fernandez seals it!
Chelsea play it out from the back and Neto cuts inside and plays it forward superbly. Marc Guiu then does so well to keep the attack alive and drives into the box and sets up Enzo Fernandez to slot home. He celebrates wildly in front of the Chelsea fans in the away end. Game over.
Malo Gusto denied by Dubravka!
A Chelsea break ends in Pedro Neto teeing up Malo Gusto and his shot isn’t convincing but neither is Dubravka’s save as he just about pushes it over the bar.
Big chance for Burnley!
A free kick is played short and the ball is launched into the box and somehow Zian Flemming is totally free. But as he brings it down the ball bounces up and he smashes his effort way over.
Neto hits the post!
Andrey Santos wins the ball back well and the ball is played to Pedro Neto and his low shot gets a slight touch on it from Dubravka and the ball hits the post and comes out.
Chelsea totally dominant
Burnley haven’t been able to get on the ball at all in the second half. Chelsea comfortable in possession and taking no chances whatsoever at the back. Just over 30 minutes to go.
Badiashille on at half time for Chelsea
One change for Chelsea at the break with Benoit Badiashille on at half time, with Reece James coming off. Given his injury history, it’s always a worrying issue for Chelsea when James comes off early. Hopefully it’s nothing more than him being rested ahead of the game against Barcelona. Chalobah has moved over to right back. Badiashille will slot straight in at center back.
Chelsea take the lead as Neto heads home!
A superb long ball finds Cucurella over the top. Gittens clips in a brilliant cross to the back post which finds Pedro Neto who heads home with a lovely dive. That goal was coming for Chelsea.
Great defending from Walker!
Chelsea break and Neto’s cross to the back post looks certain to be finished by Gittens, but Kyle Walker makes a great clearance. He used all of his experience there. Sustained spell of pressure ends in Cucurella’s shot from a corner flying just wide.
Bright start from Burnley
Really good start from the hosts as they’re getting the ball wide early and causing Chelsea problems with crosses. Chelsea yet to get going at all.
Burnley lineup
Dubravka; Walker, Tuanzebe, Esteve, Hartman; Florentino, Cullen; Tchaouna, Ugochukwu, Anthony; Flemming
Chelsea lineup
Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Tosin, Cucurella; Santos, Fernandez; Neto, Joao Pedro, Gittens; Delap
Burnley team news, focus
This Burnley side are very settled under Scott Parker and Zian Flemming has been leading the line superbly up top. Burnley whip in plenty of crosses for him to attack and keep an eye out for former Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu who has been very impressive breaking forward from midfield for the Clarets since his permanent move from Stamford Bridge in the summer. Zeki Amdouni, Connor Roberts and Jordan Beyer are all long-term absentees.
Chelsea team news, focus
The fresh Cole Palmer injury news is a bummer as he’s injured himself in a very relatable way, while Chelsea have plenty of other injury issues to focus. Romeo Lavia is out again, which is a big blow as he provided valuable cover to the excellent Moises Caicedo. Benoit Badiashille is available in boost to numbers in defense, while the duo of Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez picked up knocks against Wolves but are also available. Maresca could start Joao Pedro up front with Estevao underneath him and the duo of Neto and Alejandro Garnacho out wide. Or Liam Delap could start up top with Joao Pedro in the No. 10 role.
Burnley vs Chelsea preview
Scott Parker’s Burnley have been pretty decent so far this season, but haven’t necessarily got the results their performances have deserved. They’ve lost games narrowly at home to Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal and they’ve been very competitive. The Clarets lost 3-2 at West Ham before the break and they are only out of the relegation zone on goal difference. But they are tough to play against at Turf Moor, with seven of their 10 points so far this season coming at home.
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Chelsea have had a strange start to the season as injuries have impacted Enzo Maresca’s side heavily. But they’re only six points off leaders Arsenal and have won four of their last five Premier League games. They brushed aside Wolves 3-0 before the international break and the last few weeks has given Maresca’s squad plenty of time to recover as key players, such as star playmaker Cole Palmer, are close to returning from injury. But Palmer will have a little longer on the sidelines as he suffered a freak injury.
Burnley vs Chelsea prediction
This feels like it will be a bit chaotic and Burnley will make it tough for Chelsea. But the Blues will find a way, probably off the bench, to break through. Burnley 0-2 Chelsea.
How to watch Burnley vs Chelsea live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 7:30am ET Saturday (November 22)
Venue: Turf Moor — Burnley
TV Channel: USA
Streaming: Watch live on NBC.com
