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Chelsea player ratings vs Burnley: Rudiger, Jorginho and Willian shine in easy Blues win
Chelsea overcame Burnley in a comfortable 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Express Sport is on hand to rate and slate Frank Lampard and Sean Dyche’s men.
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Chelsea cemented their place in the Premier League’s top four on Saturday by leaving their home hoodoo behind and comfortably dispatching Burnley at Stamford Bridge. Jorginho, Tammy Abraham and Callum Hudson-Odoi got their names on the scoresheet in an easy 3-0 win for Frank Lampard’s side.
Jorginho got the ball rolling for Chelsea as he converted his penalty with ease, slotting home as Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope dived the other way.
Pope then endured a moment to forget as he failed to deal with Abraham’s header with Ben Mee rushing back towards him and the ball ended up in the goal.
Hudson-Odoi put Chelsea out of sight just after half-time when he met Cesar Azpilicueta’s cross and steered the ball beyond Pope.
Express Sport have rated how the Chelsea and Burnley players performed in the Premier League showdown, but do you agree?
Chelsea player ratings vs Burnley - Premier League
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga - 7
Had to be brave early on as Burnley bombarded. But after that had little to do.
RB: Reece James - 7
Brilliant burst to set up the second goal. Constant menace surging forward. Getting better by the game.
CB: Andreas Christensen - 6
Chris Wood’s strength gave him problems in the air. But battled well and held his own.
CB: Antonio Rudiger - 7
Steady and strong against a physical Burnley attack. Gave Chelsea leadership in a key area.
LB: Cesar Azpilicueta - 7
Got forward well and put in some good crosses. Reliable as ever and crucial clearance off the line.
CM: Jorginho - 7
Calm and cool as he rolled in his spot kick. Ran the game from the middle.
CM: Ross Barkley - 7
First league start since October. Made some good runs and carried the ball well. Gives Chelsea something extra.
CM: Mason Mount - 6
Quiet game. Struggled to get into it. Not one of his brighter matches.
RW: Callum Hudson-Odoi - 7
Had few chances to show his trickery and pace. But nipped in to take his goal well, and got better as the game went on.
ST: Tammy Abraham - 7
Notched his 15th club goal of the season. Lucky to profit from goalkeeping mistake, but once again led the line well.
LW: Willian - 7
Won the penalty as he danced into the box. Gave the Burnley defence a torrid time with his control.
Chelsea substitutes
Willy Caballero, Pedro, Kurt Zouma, Mateo Kovacic, Michy Batshuayi, Fikayo Tomori, Emerson Palmieri.
Burnley player ratings vs Chelsea - Premier League
GK: Nick Pope - 5
RB: Matt Lowton - 6
CB: James Tarkowski - 6
CB: Ben Mee - 7
LB: Charlie Taylor - 6
RW: Aaron Lennon - 7
CM: Ashley Westwood - 6
CM: Jack Cork - 6
LW: Dwight McNeil - 6
CAM: Jeff Hendrick - 6
ST: Chris Wood - 6
Burnley substitutes
ST: Matej Vydra (replaced Hendrick after 73 minutes) - 6