The Clarets looked like they were in for a long afternoon when they went 1-0 down after just four minutes to Joao Pedro’s close-range effort.
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The home side gifted Burnley a route back into the game when Wesley Fofana was sent off for a second yellow card – and Burnley took full advantage through Flemming late on.
In fact, things could have got even better when, right at the death, Ashley Barnes headed narrowly over from another sumptuous James Ward-Prowse corner delivery.
Here’s how Burnley’s players rated:
Had little chance with the Chelsea goal, but actually had relatively little to do - which is not what you expect when you come to Stamford Bridge. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
1. Martin Dubravka - 6/10
Had little chance with the Chelsea goal, but actually had relatively little to do - which is not what you expect when you come to Stamford Bridge. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
Played out of position at right wing-back but popped all over the place at times. Had a half chance of sorts shortly after Chelsea’s red. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
2. Josh Laurent - 7/10
Played out of position at right wing-back but popped all over the place at times. Had a half chance of sorts shortly after Chelsea’s red. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
Undone by Caicedo’s clever through ball for Chelsea’s opener and fortunate to get away with a poor control as the last man. Taken off at half time. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
3. Kyle Walker - 5/10
Undone by Caicedo’s clever through ball for Chelsea’s opener and fortunate to get away with a poor control as the last man. Taken off at half time. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
Perhaps guilty of being a bit too deep for Chelsea’s early opener, but otherwise an absolute monster, making a series of crucial blocks. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
4. Joe Worrall - 8/10
Perhaps guilty of being a bit too deep for Chelsea’s early opener, but otherwise an absolute monster, making a series of crucial blocks. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard