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The outcomes of their final 10 conferences

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Chelsea’s clashes with Burnley have been largely one-sided in latest seasons.

The Blues have, moderately unsurprisingly, dominated this fixture and are aiming to pile extra distress on struggling Burnley when the 2 groups meet for the second time this season after the March worldwide break.

Right here is how the 2 sides have fared of their latest encounters.

Cole Palmer

Chelsea gained the primary assembly in 2023/24 / Visionhaus/GettyImages

Chelsea have typically discovered goalscoring troublesome this season, however Burnley made life comparatively easy for the Blues again in October. Having stated that, the Clarets did strike the primary blow at Turf Moor, with Wilson Odobert placing the hosts forward after simply quarter-hour.

A Burnley man did web the second objective of the afternoon, but it surely was defender Ameen Al-Dakhil who bundled into his personal web from Raheem Sterling’s cross simply earlier than the break. That proved the turning level within the fixture as Cole Palmer’s penalty put the Blues forward after the restart, with Sterling getting himself on the scoresheet shortly afterwards.

Even the much-maligned Nicolas Jackson managed to fireplace dwelling within the closing phases after a sensible contact and end from shut vary.

Reece James

Chelsea loved one other large win at Turf Moor / Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/GettyImages

Chelsea had managed to notch 4 on their earlier go to to Turf Moor as effectively, but in addition secured a clear sheet throughout the 2021/22 season. The Blues hadn’t managed to interrupt by means of the Burnley defence within the first half however bagged 4 objectives in 22 second-half minutes to place the Clarets to the sword.

Reece James’ highly effective drive put Thomas Tuchel’s aspect in entrance, with Kai Havertz bagging a uncommon brace to make it three simply ten minutes into the second interval. Christian Pulisic added the cherry on high with 20 minutes to play and pushed the Blues in the direction of Champions League qualification, with Burnley falling farther from security.

Matej Vydra

Burnley managed a shock draw at Stamford Bridge / Chloe Knott – Danehouse/GettyImages

Burnley have solely prevented defeat as soon as of their final seven conferences with Chelsea, with the Clarets securing a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge again in November 2021. It was Kai Havertz – who has scored extra objectives towards Burnley than some other English membership – who fired the hosts forward, however Sean Dyche’s males fought laborious to remain within the match.

Burnley acquired their simply reward for his or her dogged show, grabbing a late equaliser to safe a memorable level in west London. Matej Vydra was available to prod dwelling the leveller with ten minutes to go following Jay Rodriguez’s header, with Chelsea left ruing their wastefulness in entrance of objective.

Marcos Alonso, Christian Pulisic

Chelsea eased to victory over the Clarets / Julian Finney/GettyImages

Tuchel’s first victory as Chelsea boss got here towards the Clarets, with the Blues securing a cushty three factors initially of 2021.

It was two defenders that may assist the German to his first win within the dugout, with Cesar Azpilicueta rifling a fierce effort past Nick Pope to place Chelsea in entrance, with Marcos Alonso’s glorious management and volley placing the sport to mattress simply earlier than stoppage time.

The end result moved Chelsea as much as seventh within the desk, however they might end the season in fourth and win the Champions League remaining towards Manchester Metropolis.

Timo Werner

Chelsea have a robust report at Turf Moor / Pool/GettyImages

Frank Lampard was nonetheless in cost when Chelsea dismantled Burnley in entrance of an empty Turf Moor earlier within the 2020/21 season, with Hakim Ziyech starring in a routine victory up north.

The Moroccan’s sensible end put Chelsea forward midway by means of the primary half, with Kurt Zouma doubling their benefit after heading dwelling Mason Mount’s nook. Ziyech then managed to seize an help in a powerful show, with Timo Werner changing the winger’s by means of ball.

End result

Date

Competitors

Burnley 1-4 Chelsea

7 October 2023

Premier League

Burnley 0-4 Chelsea

5 March 2022

Premier League

Chelsea 1-1 Burnley

6 November 2021

Premier League

Chelsea 2-0 Burnley

31 January 2021

Premier League

Burnley 0-3 Chelsea

31 October 2020

Premier League

Chelsea 3-0 Burnley

11 January 2020

Premier League

Burnley 2-4 Chelsea

26 October 2019

Premier League

Chelsea 2-2 Burnley

22 April 2019

Premier League

Burnley 0-4 Chelsea

28 October 2018

Premier League

Burnley 1-2 Chelsea

19 April 2018

Premier League

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