Chelsea continued their impressive league form with a composed 2–0 victory at Burnley, a result that lifts them to second in the Premier League, just three points behind leaders Arsenal. It marks a third successive league win for Enzo Maresca’s side, who are beginning to show real momentum at a crucial stage of the season.
Burnley, meanwhile, remain in serious trouble near the bottom of the table and have now fallen to three straight defeats, with their lack of cutting edge costing them once again despite periods of committed effort.
The first half was tight and cagey, with Chelsea controlling possession without creating many clear openings. The breakthrough came in the 37th minute when Pedro Neto produced the standout moment of quality.
A superb delivery from Jamie Gittens drifted to the far post, and Neto rose brilliantly to guide a header back across goal and into the bottom corner. It was a precise finish that gave Chelsea control and forced Burnley to chase the game.
Burnley pushed in the second half, showing the urgency of a side fighting for survival, but Chelsea remained composed and professional in their defensive discipline.
The decisive moment came in the 88th minute when Enzo Fernández doubled the lead. Substitute Marc Guiu powered through the Burnley back line, showing strength and awareness before squaring the ball into Fernández’s path. The midfielder made no mistake, smashing home from close range to secure all three points.
Chelsea’s blend of control, composure and clinical finishing highlighted a team picking up real rhythm. With Maresca’s tactical structure beginning to shine through, the Blues now find themselves firmly in the title conversation.
Burnley, on the other hand, face another difficult week of reflection. Despite effort and work rate, they continue to lack the spark needed to turn games in their favour. With points becoming increasingly vital, their situation is growing more concerning.
