Chelsea secure 2-0 win against Burnley at Turf Moor to move up Premier League table

Chelsea continued their strong Premier League form with a 2-0 victory over Burnley in the 12th round at Turf Moor on Saturday.

The match started at a fast pace, with both teams creating early chances. Burnley threatened first, but Chelsea’s defence held firm, and goalkeeper Robert Sánchez made key saves to keep the score level.

Chelsea gradually grew into the game, with Trevoh Chalobah and Pedro Neto orchestrating attacking moves from midfield and wide positions.

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In a match reported by Vavel.com, the breakthrough came in the 36th minute when Pedro Neto headed home from a well-placed cross, giving Chelsea a crucial first-half lead.

The visitors continued to press, with several chances for Enzo Fernández and Jamie Gittens, but the Burnley defence managed to hold for the remainder of the first half.

In the second half, Chelsea made tactical changes, bringing on Benoit Badiashile and Malo Gusto to reinforce the defence and counterattack.

The pressure paid off in the 87th minute when Enzo Fernández doubled Chelsea’s lead with a composed finish inside the area, sealing the victory.

Burnley made multiple substitutions in a bid to overturn the deficit, including the introduction of Armando Broja and Hannibal Mejbri, but the home side could not break through Chelsea’s defence. Both teams saw yellow cards in a physical encounter, but discipline held, and the match ended without further incident.

With this win, Chelsea move up the Premier League table, maintaining momentum as the season progresses, while Burnley will look to bounce back in their next fixture.

Key Moments:

* 36’ – Pedro Neto opens the scoring for Chelsea.
* 87’ – Enzo Fernández doubles Chelsea’s lead.
Multiple yellow cards highlight a physical and competitive match.

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