November 22, (THEWILL) — Chelsea extended their winning run to three consecutive English Premier League matches with a 2-0 triumph over Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday. The victory came despite notable absences, with Cole Palmer sidelined through injury and Moises Caicedo relegated to the bench by manager Enzo Maresca, who reached his 50th EPL game in charge of the club.
Pedro Neto opened the scoring in the 37th minute, heading home from a precise Jamie Gittens cross. The Portuguese winger nearly doubled his tally in the second half when his effort struck the woodwork, but Burnley failed to capitalise on their reprieve, mustering only two attempts on target.
Enzo Fernandez sealed the result in the 88th minute after a swift counter-attack initiated by goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez, and defender, Malo Gusto. Substitute Marc Guiu provided the assist, allowing Fernandez to finish clinically and confirm all three points for the visitors.
The defeat left 17th-placed Burnley on a three-match losing streak, their attacking impotence evident throughout the contest. Chelsea’s efficient performance, though far from spectacular, proved sufficient against the struggling Clarets, who offered little threat going forward.
The Blues moved into second place temporarily, setting up a crucial week ahead with fixtures against Barcelona and Arsenal looming. Maresca’s side demonstrated their ability to grind out victories even without several key personnel, maintaining momentum in what promises to be a demanding period.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
