Chelsea edge Burnley as Neto and Fernández secure win without Palmer
Chelsea arrived at Turf Moor without Cole Palmer after a toe fracture from a domestic incident.
Burnley tried to set the tempo but Chelsea stood firm and controlled the early exchanges.
Occasional early threats surfaced, yet Chelsea nullified Burnley’s industry even without full pace.
Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández emerged as Chelsea’s match winners.
Chelsea dominated at times but did not press home their advantage.
The win moves Chelsea three points off the top with four straight wins and a clean sheet.
They head into a big week with Barcelona and Arsenal looming.
Burnley pushed back but could not sustain pressure over 90 minutes.
The result offers a timely boost for Chelsea as they chase a title challenge.
For Burnley, the setback will be weighed against the positives of effort and structure.
TLDR
- Chelsea win without Palmer, thanks to Neto and Fernández.
- Chelsea extend their run to four straight wins with a clean sheet, three points off the top.
- Burnley showed grit but could not deny the visitors when it counted.
Enzo Fernández
Chelsea