The outcomes of their final 10 conferences

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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