Chelsea edge Burnley to stay in the hunt as Palmer sidelined
Chelsea renewed their surge with a disciplined display at Burnley.
However, they did so without Cole Palmer who fractured a toe after colliding with a door.
That absence did not derail the plan.
Chelsea stayed compact and quelled Burnley’s industry in early exchanges.
Pedro Neto caused problems, and Enzo Fernández provided the decisive touch.
Nevertheless, Neto’s pace unsettled the hosts, while Fernández shaped the tempo.
Although Burnley pressed, Chelsea remained poised and blocked their best avenues.
As a result, Chelsea moved three points off the top and extended a four-match winning run without conceding.
This was not a vintage performance, but it carried a timely message ahead of a big week.
There is now a sense of momentum heading into Barcelona and Arsenal fixtures.
- Chelsea tightened up at the back and extended their unbeaten run.
- Enzo Fernández and Pedro Neto delivered the decisive moments.
- The win keeps Chelsea within three points of the top ahead of a pivotal week.
Enzo Fernández
Chelsea