Chelsea clinched an important victory on their return from the international break as they beat Burnley 2–0 at Turf Moor in the Premier League.
Chelsea operated below their blistering best during a sleepy first half in Lancashire, but the Blues still boasted the lead at the break as Pedro Neto headed in the opener following a teasing delivery from Jamie Gittens.
The Blues didn’t need to escape second gear in the second half to waltz to three pivotal points and they added another in the dying embers as Enzo Fernández converted from close range following some excellent forward play from substitute Marc Guiu.
The result moves Enzo Maresca’s side to to within just three points of table-toppers Arsenal before Sunday’s north London derby—Chelsea hosting the Gunners at Stamford Bridge next weekend.
