Chelsea moved up to second place in the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor, putting them three points behind leaders Arsenal.
Pedro Neto’s 37th-minute header from Jamie Gittens’ cross opened the scoring, and Enzo Fernandez sealed the win with a powerful finish in the 88th minute.
Chelsea dominated possession and created several scoring opportunities, exposing Burnley’s defense. Neto’s goal showcased excellent teamwork, and Fernandez’s late strike wrapped up the win.
Despite missing key players like Moises Caicedo and Cole Palmer, Enzo Maresca’s side showed resilience. Andrey Santos impressed in midfield, filling in for Caicedo and contributing to the victory.
This win marks Chelsea’s third consecutive league victory. They’re now facing a tough run of fixtures, including a Champions League clash against Barcelona and a Premier League match against Arsenal.
Manchester City surrendered their second spot after losing to Newcastle United by a goal to two.
Match Stats:
– Possession: Burnley 44% – Chelsea 56%
– Shots on Target: Burnley 2 – Chelsea 5
– Total Shots: Burnley 8 – Chelsea 15
– Corners: Burnley 1 – Chelsea 9
Chelsea’s next match is against Barcelona in the Champions League, and they’ll aim to maintain their momentum.
Story by: Andrews Addotey
