Chelsea scored four goals in the second half to seal a comfortable 4-0 win over relegation-threatened Burnley thanks to Kai Harvertz. The German International scored two to helped Chelsea cruise to victory in their first Premier League game since owner Roman Abramovich said he will sell the club.
Manager Thomas Tuchel admitted news of the Russian billionaire’s decision had been as a distraction, but his side did not show it as they travel to Turf Moor. Goals Kai Havertz, sandwiched between Reece James’ opener and Christian Pulisic’s close-range finish help seal their victory.
Burnley will rue missed opportunities when the scores were level as they fell to a second successive defeat to remain in the relegation zone. They played goalless in the first half of the game, the host squandered lots of chances in the game. Ashley Westwood’s looped cross was misjudged by Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy, who only punched as far as Dwight McNeil. Somehow, with the goal gaping, he managed to shoot over the bar.
Chelsea had plenty of possession in the first half, but could not get a goal, Nick Pope was barely tested in the Burnley goal. Almost immediately after the restart, James edged into a crowded area and kept his cool to fire emphatically across Pope.
Chelsea was soon three up and in total control. First, Pulisic’s pinpoint cross was guided home expertly by Havertz, before the German completed his brace from James’ cross over the line.
Pulisic got in on the act 21 minutes from time, rounding off what turned out to be a comfortable afternoon for Chelsea.