Mauricio Pochettino’s side finally appear to be building a bit of momentum ahead of the international break as they head to Turf Moor looking for a third consecutive win, across all competitions. Fulham were put to the sword last time out in the Premier League and another win today will see them move into the half before the season pause.
The hard work is far from over for the Blues, though, despite Mykhaylo Mudryk and Armando Broja’s goals last week, with a number of players still out injured and a tough fixture list to come, while today’s opponents are also coasting on the crest of a wave after picking up their first win of the season last time out thanks to beating Luton.
Nicolas Jackson is available for Chelsea, but Broja deserves another chance, while Raheem Sterling has a point to prove after again being snubbed by England manager Gareth Southgate. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Malik Ouzia at Turf Moor.
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89 mins: Chelsea fans cheering every pass, Kompany looking thoroughly miserable on the touchline. Not gone to plan for him.
After their win last time out at Luton, this has been a frustrating return to home comforts for Burnley.
85 mins: First time since April 2022 that Chelsea have scored four goals in any match.
What an afternoon for Mauricio Pochettino’s side. Bit of a concern here, as Palmer goes down.
He’s replaced by Maatsen, who gets a good reception from the Burnley fans after his Turf Moor displays last season.
82 mins: Sanchez just about shovels a strike from distance behind for a corner – not his finest bit of goalkeeping. It will do.
He’s had a fairly quiet afternoon overall, Burnley haven’t been able to sustain pressure on the Chelsea defence.
78 mins: Chelsea fans making all the noise at Turf Moor, it’s turned into a pretty perfect afternoon for them.
Odobert tries to put a stop to that, lashing a volley at goal, but it’s well-blocked.
GOAL! Burnley 1-4 Chelsea | Jackson 75′
Four goals in a match for Chelsea!
And Jackson gets himself on the scoresheet, great footwork and composure in the box before producing the finish.
The Blues are flying.
73 mins: Chelsea in no rush to do anything, no need to force it. Passing the ball around at the back and they are in a position of real dominance.
Colwill eventually puts a cross into the box, cleared before Palmer can pounce at the back post.
70 mins: More frustration from the home fans, as Jackson wins a free-kick for Chelsea.
Brilliant skill from the Blues striker, completely isolated and does well to make something of the situation.
Malik Ouzia at Turf Moor
I couldn’t be 100% sure, but I think Burnley might have kicked off a fraction of a second before Stuart Attwell blew his whistle to signal a VAR check.
Doesn’t matter anyway because Sterling’s onside and his superb day continues.
67 mins: Hold up – VAR having a long look at this for offside.
Initial replay made it look like Sterling was on, but the officials maybe not quite so sure.
At long last the goal is officially given!
GOAL! Burnley 1-3 Chelsea | Sterling 65′
That could be that!
Sterling has been sensational all match and he’s got his goal to show for it, finishing superbly with his left foot as fires the shot across Sanchez.