Chelsea vs Burnley Highlights and Match Report
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Lineup
Chelsea
G
Robert Sánchez
D
Malo Gusto
D
Trevoh Chalobah
D
Wesley Fofana
D
Reece James (C)
M
Andrey Santos
M
Moisés Caicedo
M
Pedro Neto
M
Enzo Fernández
M
Cole Palmer
F
João Pedro
G
Gabriel Słonina
D
Josh Acheampong
D
Mamadou Sarr
D
Tosin Adarabioyo
D
Jorrel Hato
M
Roméo Lavia
F
Alejandro Garnacho
F
Liam Delap
F
Marc Guiu
Burnley
G
Martin Dúbravka
D
Maxime Estève
D
Joe Worrall
D
Kyle Walker (C)
M
Bashir Humphreys
M
Hannibal Mejbri
M
Lesley Ugochukwu
M
Josh Laurent
F
Jaidon Anthony
F
Marcus Edwards
F
Zian Flemming
G
Max Weiss
D
Quilindschy Hartman
D
Hjalmar Ekdal
D
Lucas Pires
F
Jacob Bruun Larsen
M
Florentino Luís
M
James Ward-Prowse
F
Ashley Barnes
F
Loum Tchaouna
Premier League Standings – Premier League
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal |
27 | 52-20 | 32 | 58 |
| 2 | Manchester City |
26 | 54-24 | 30 | 53 |
| 3 | Aston Villa |
26 | 37-27 | 10 | 50 |
| 4 | Manchester United |
26 | 47-37 | 10 | 45 |
| 5 | Chelsea |
26 | 47-30 | 17 | 44 |
| 6 | Liverpool |
26 | 41-35 | 6 | 42 |
| 7 | Brentford |
26 | 40-35 | 5 | 40 |
| 8 | Everton |
26 | 29-30 | -1 | 37 |
| 9 | Bournemouth |
26 | 43-45 | -2 | 37 |
| 10 | Newcastle |
26 | 37-37 | 0 | 36 |
| 11 | Sunderland |
26 | 27-30 | -3 | 36 |
| 12 | Fulham |
26 | 35-40 | -5 | 34 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace |
26 | 28-32 | -4 | 32 |
| 14 | Brighton |
26 | 34-34 | 0 | 31 |
| 15 | Leeds |
26 | 36-45 | -9 | 30 |
| 16 | Tottenham |
26 | 36-37 | -1 | 29 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest |
26 | 25-38 | -13 | 27 |
| 18 | West Ham |
26 | 32-49 | -17 | 24 |
| 19 | Burnley |
26 | 28-51 | -23 | 18 |
| 20 | Wolves |
27 | 18-50 | -32 | 10 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation – Championship
Z. Flemming’s stoppage-time strike snatched a point for Burnley, denying Chelsea a crucial Premier League victory at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea, placed 5th in the league, aimed to strengthen their bid for European qualification. They faced a struggling Burnley side, positioned 19th, desperate for points in their fight against relegation. The clash promised a challenging encounter for the visitors.
The match exploded into action immediately as Chelsea took an early lead. Just four minutes into the game, João Pedro found the back of the net. Pedro Neto provided the assist, delivering a precise pass that dissected the Burnley defense.
The intensity quickly escalated, resulting in several yellow cards before halftime. Burnley’s H. Mejbri was booked in the 30th minute for tripping a Chelsea player. Shortly after, Wesley Fofana of Chelsea received a yellow card in the 34th minute for a similar offense.
Chelsea maintained their slender lead as the first half concluded. Despite controlling possession and creating chances, the Blues could not extend their advantage. Burnley, meanwhile, knew they needed a significant shift to impact the game.
The second half brought a pivotal moment in the 72nd minute. Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana received his second yellow card for roughing, leading to a red. This unfortunate dismissal forced the home side to play with ten men for the remainder of the contest.
With a numerical advantage, Burnley seized the initiative and pushed forward aggressively. Manager Vincent Kompany made strategic substitutions to bolster his team’s attack. Chelsea adjusted their tactics, focusing on defensive solidity and counter-attacks.
Burnley’s persistence paid off dramatically in added time. In the 93rd minute, Z. Flemming fired home an equalizer. James Ward-Prowse delivered a superb assist, allowing Flemming to secure a vital, last-gasp point for the Clarets.
The final moments were chaotic, with more cards issued. Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez and J. Hato both saw yellow in injury time. Burnley’s J. Laurent also received a booking, highlighting the frantic nature of the match’s conclusion.
Chelsea held 67% possession and recorded an expected goals (xG) of 1.81, yet managed only 2 shots on target from 11 total shots. Burnley created less with 33% possession and an xG of 0.59 but remarkably registered 4 shots on target from 10 total shots.
This 1-1 draw is a significant setback for Chelsea’s aspirations for European football. For Burnley, it represents a valuable point gained, providing a much-needed boost in their challenging fight against relegation from the Premier League.
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