Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez both scored as Chelsea delivered a comfortable 2-0 victory at Burnley and move to second in the Premier League standings.
Burnley started the match brightly, with Jaidon Anthony having two early shots blocked and Loum Tchaouna forcing a save from Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez with a strike from the edge of the box.
However, it was the Blues who drew the first blood when Neto met Jamie Gittens’ cross at the far post, while Fernandez sealed the victory with a late run into the box after a counter-attack involving Neto and substitute Marc Guiu.
Chelsea started slowly and were able to rest unused substitute Moises Caicedo, with matches against Barcelona and Arsenal to come.
Enzo Maresca’s team second-half display was largely about game management as they gave little away and dominated possession.
The result means Chelsea climbed to second, having played a game more than their rivals, while Burnley remain 17th in the table and could drop into the relegation zone later on Saturday, with Nottingham Forest and West Ham still to play.
