Chelsea returned from the international break with a 2-0 Premier League victory at Turf Moor, taking three valuable points as they chase the leaders. Pedro Neto opened the scoring eight minutes before half-time when Jamie Gittens supplied a fine cross to the far post and Neto stooped to head home his fourth Premier League goal of the season. The visitors saw the game out comfortably after the interval and Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez wrapped the result two minutes from time after substitute Marc Guiu outmuscled Axel Tuanzebe and teed him up for a close-range finish.<\/p>\n
The match carried moments of early friction. Burnley produced the more threatening openings in the opening exchanges, forcing Chelsea into important blocks, and a rare penalty appeal involving Robert S\u00e1nchez and Trevoh Chalobah went unpunished when referee Peter Bankes remained unmoved. S\u00e1nchez otherwise enjoyed an enjoyably quiet afternoon and was largely a spectator.<\/p>\n
Individual performances were mixed but several Chelsea players made notable contributions. Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez led the way with an 8.4 for his assured midfield control and late goal. Andrey Santos earned a 7.7 for his screening work in front of the back four, particularly while Mois\u00e9s Caicedo remained on the bench. Jamie Gittens provided the assist for the opener and was rated 7.9. Pedro Neto was a constant threat and received a 7.8. Trevoh Chalobah (7.3) and Marc Cucurella (7.0) were steady at the back and in support, while Jo\u00e3o Pedro (6.6) and Liam Delap (6.3) showed glimpses but lacked end product.<\/p>\n
Three substitutes featured: Beno\u00eet Badiashile replaced Reece James at half-time (6.4), Malo Gusto came on for Delap (6.6) and Marc Guiu provided the decisive assist after coming on for Pedro (7.0). The result moves Enzo Maresca’s side to within three points of table-toppers Arsenal ahead of Chelsea’s home meeting with the Gunners next weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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