Chelsea moved up to second in the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon. Goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez ensured Enzo Maresca’s side opened a crucial run of fixtures with a composed away win.
After a tight start, the visitors took control in the 37th minute when Jamie Gittens delivered a curling cross to the far post, where Neto arrived with a diving header to beat Martin Dubravka. The Portuguese winger later struck the woodwork as Chelsea pushed for a second, while Burnley’s best moments came through quick transitions and openings that they were unable to convert.
The points were finally secured in the 88th minute as Neto led a counterattack and found Marc Guiu, whose cut-back left Fernandez free to drive home from inside the box. The win extends Chelsea’s strong league run, bringing a third successive Premier League victory and clean sheet, and taking them within three points of leaders Arsenal.
Maresca’s side sit above Manchester City ahead of the remaining weekend fixtures, with their position still dependent on how their title rivals fare later in the round.
Attention now turns to a Champions League meeting with Barcelona before a high-profile clash against Arsenal. This sequence will test Chelsea’s growing momentum at the top end of the table. With Neto, Gittens, and Guiu all heavily involved at Turf Moor, the London club may need other players like Estevao and Alejandro Garnacho when they face Barca.
Chelsea Turn to Tough Fixtures Ahead
Chelsea now have to set their sights on rather difficult fixtures ahead of them. They will face Barcelona in the Champions League this midweek (November 25) at Stamford Bridge. The Catalan giants have a penchant for scoring consistently and could pose a threat to the Blues’ defensive setup.
Next weekend, the Blues will remain at Stamford Bridge, where they host league leaders Arsenal. With the gap closing at the top of the Premier League table, Enzo Maresca’s side know that they will need to be at their best to clinch a win over Mikel Arteta’s strong men.