Burnley 0-4 Chelsea: Kai Havertz scores twice in comfortable win

Four targets in 22 second-half minutes helped Chelsea cruise to victory in their first Premier League recreation since proprietor Roman Abramovich mentioned he’ll promote the membership.

Burnley will rue missed alternatives when the scores had been degree as they fell to a second successive defeat to stay in the relegation zone.

Just after the half-hour mark, the hosts squandered an ideal probability. Ashley Westwood’s looped cross was misjudged by Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy, who solely punched so far as Dwight McNeil. Somehow, with the objective gaping, he managed to shoot over the bar.

Chelsea had loads of possession in the primary half, however little innovative; Nick Pope was barely examined in the Burnley objective.

Almost instantly after the restart, although, James edged right into a crowded space and saved his cool to fireside emphatically throughout Pope.

Chelsea had been quickly three up and in complete management. First, Pulisic’s pinpoint cross was guided dwelling expertly by Havertz, earlier than the German bundled James’ cross over the road.

Pulisic bought in on the act 21 minutes from time, rounding off what turned out to be a comfortable afternoon for Chelsea.

Chelsea put robust week behind them

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Abramovich has made it clear he’s on the lookout for presents for the membership, however the travelling help gave him their backing by chanting his title all through the afternoon.

The Burnley followers responded with jeers whenever after each side took half in a minute’s applause in solidarity with Ukraine at kick-off.

On the pitch Chelsea took their time asserting themselves however blew Burnley away from the second the second half whistle blew.

After beginning – and scoring – in the FA Cup victory at Luton on Wednesday, Romelu Lukaku returned to the bench as Havertz took centre stage once more.

James’ affect on the proper couldn’t be understated, given he helped open the sport up with the primary objective.

Burnley struggling to tug away from bother

After back-to-back wins in February, the Clarets gave the impression to be getting into gear on the proper time in their survival bid,.

However, having twice did not climb out of the underside three this week, questions can be requested.

There had been constructive spells in the primary half as they made life robust for Chelsea, however Aaron Lennon and McNeil did not capitalise when it mattered.

For all his spectacular shows and plaudits since becoming a member of in January, Wout Weghorst has scored just one objective and he struggled to make an affect on Saturday.

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