Timo Werner (Mount, 79) – N/A Chelsea’s German striker replaced Mount in the 78th minute and nearly grabbed a goal before being tackled in the box by Collins.
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BURNLEY RATINGS: Nick Pope – 5 The Englishman made his 129th appearance for Burnley, and was often left exposed by his defenders. A forgettable afternoon.
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Connor Roberts – 6 After an impressive first-half display, his performance dropped off as the game went on. He delivered some good overlaps and some accurate crosses.
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James Tarkowski – 4 The captain didn’t set a great example; making the error that allowed Pulisic to score Chelsea’s fourth.
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Nathan Collins – 5 Collins’ marking was poor throughout and, at one point, he allowed Havertz to tap in a cross at the back post for Chelsea’s third.
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Charlie Taylor – 7 The left back was one of the best performers for the home side, doing a good job containing James in the first half and denying him another goal with a block from close range.
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Dwight McNeil – 6 The winger had a mixed game. He made some impressive runs and outpaced Chalobah numerous times. He could have scored a simple tap-in but it sailed over the crossbar.
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Josh Brownhill – 5 The 26 year-old didn’t shine in the midfield but did make some strong tackles, including one on Kante to stop a Chelsea attack.
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Ashley Westwood – 5 Showed his ability to whip in a good cross, and made several tactical fouls.
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Aaron Lennon – 7 The pacey winger often had the beating of Rudiger and nearly grabbed an assist for Weghorst but the shot was blocked. A strong performance overall. AFP
Jay Rodriguez – 6 The experienced striker led the press in the first half as his side dominated. He nearly got a goal too, but Mendy saved from close range.
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Wout Weghorst – 6 The January signing used his physicality well, nearly getting a goal only for Silva to block his effort.
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SUBS: Maxwel Cornet (Rodriguez, 64) – 5 He nearly made an instant impact as he squared a great ball into the box but no-one was there to finish it off. A decent substitute performance.
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Ashley Barnes (Weghorst, 78) – The striker didn’t have the same impact as Cornet, and ended up with a yellow card.
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CHELSEA RATINGS: Eduoard Mendy – 6 The composed keeper was saved early on by Thiago Silva with a clearance on the line, but he stepped up in the second half and made some good saves.
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Trevor Chalobah – 5 The 22 year-old didn’t start well and often got beaten by O’Neill. He improved in the second half and prevented a Cornet chance with a good tackle.
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Thiago Silva – 7 Showing his experience, the Brazilian saved his side in the first half with a goal-line clearance. Reliable as usual and a key player for Chelsea.
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Antonio Rudiger – 6 The German defender was beaten too often by Lennon. At the other end, he had a long shot saved by Pope.
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Reece James – 8 The England international improved throughout the game and became one of the stars of the show. He beat three defenders before scoring and then set up Havertz for the third goal.
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N’Golo Kante – 6 Chelsea’s engine in the middle, he won his tackles and drove forward when possible. He gave away a few fouls but all to slow down Burnley attacks.
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Jorginho – 6 The Italian connected the defence and attack well with some slick through balls to Havertz and Mount.
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Saul – 5 The loanee had a mixed game. His crossing was effective but his quality dipped and eventually you couldn’t tell he was on the pitch.
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Christian Pulisic – 8 Making his 66th Chelsea appearance, the winger played well, bagging an assist and a goal of his own to make it 4-0. His battling and constant runs were impressive.
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Kai Havertz – 9 The star of the show, he grabbed two goals and his runs behind caused the defenders problems all game.
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Mason Mount – 6 The Englishman provided several good runs along the wing to create chances, but he wasn’t at his best.
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SUBS: Mateo Kovacic (James, 74) N/A The Croatian maestro had a good impact on the game, instantly running all over the pitch and drawing fouls.
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Kante 71, N/A The former academy player made some good movements along the right hand wing and helped his side keep a clean sheet.
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Timo Werner (Mount, 79) – N/A Chelsea’s German striker replaced Mount in the 78th minute and nearly grabbed a goal before being tackled in the box by Collins.
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BURNLEY RATINGS: Nick Pope – 5 The Englishman made his 129th appearance for Burnley, and was often left exposed by his defenders. A forgettable afternoon.
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Connor Roberts – 6 After an impressive first-half display, his performance dropped off as the game went on. He delivered some good overlaps and some accurate crosses.
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James Tarkowski – 4 The captain didn’t set a great example; making the error that allowed Pulisic to score Chelsea’s fourth.
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Nathan Collins – 5 Collins’ marking was poor throughout and, at one point, he allowed Havertz to tap in a cross at the back post for Chelsea’s third.
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Charlie Taylor – 7 The left back was one of the best performers for the home side, doing a good job containing James in the first half and denying him another goal with a block from close range.
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Dwight McNeil – 6 The winger had a mixed game. He made some impressive runs and outpaced Chalobah numerous times. He could have scored a simple tap-in but it sailed over the crossbar.
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Josh Brownhill – 5 The 26 year-old didn’t shine in the midfield but did make some strong tackles, including one on Kante to stop a Chelsea attack.
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Ashley Westwood – 5 Showed his ability to whip in a good cross, and made several tactical fouls.
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Aaron Lennon – 7 The pacey winger often had the beating of Rudiger and nearly grabbed an assist for Weghorst but the shot was blocked. A strong performance overall. AFP
Jay Rodriguez – 6 The experienced striker led the press in the first half as his side dominated. He nearly got a goal too, but Mendy saved from close range.
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Wout Weghorst – 6 The January signing used his physicality well, nearly getting a goal only for Silva to block his effort.
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SUBS: Maxwel Cornet (Rodriguez, 64) – 5 He nearly made an instant impact as he squared a great ball into the box but no-one was there to finish it off. A decent substitute performance.
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Ashley Barnes (Weghorst, 78) – The striker didn’t have the same impact as Cornet, and ended up with a yellow card.
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CHELSEA RATINGS: Eduoard Mendy – 6 The composed keeper was saved early on by Thiago Silva with a clearance on the line, but he stepped up in the second half and made some good saves.
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Trevor Chalobah – 5 The 22 year-old didn’t start well and often got beaten by O’Neill. He improved in the second half and prevented a Cornet chance with a good tackle.
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Thiago Silva – 7 Showing his experience, the Brazilian saved his side in the first half with a goal-line clearance. Reliable as usual and a key player for Chelsea.
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Antonio Rudiger – 6 The German defender was beaten too often by Lennon. At the other end, he had a long shot saved by Pope.
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Reece James – 8 The England international improved throughout the game and became one of the stars of the show. He beat three defenders before scoring and then set up Havertz for the third goal.
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N’Golo Kante – 6 Chelsea’s engine in the middle, he won his tackles and drove forward when possible. He gave away a few fouls but all to slow down Burnley attacks.
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Jorginho – 6 The Italian connected the defence and attack well with some slick through balls to Havertz and Mount.
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Saul – 5 The loanee had a mixed game. His crossing was effective but his quality dipped and eventually you couldn’t tell he was on the pitch.
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Christian Pulisic – 8 Making his 66th Chelsea appearance, the winger played well, bagging an assist and a goal of his own to make it 4-0. His battling and constant runs were impressive.
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Kai Havertz – 9 The star of the show, he grabbed two goals and his runs behind caused the defenders problems all game.
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Mason Mount – 6 The Englishman provided several good runs along the wing to create chances, but he wasn’t at his best.
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SUBS: Mateo Kovacic (James, 74) N/A The Croatian maestro had a good impact on the game, instantly running all over the pitch and drawing fouls.
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Kante 71, N/A The former academy player made some good movements along the right hand wing and helped his side keep a clean sheet.
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Timo Werner (Mount, 79) – N/A Chelsea’s German striker replaced Mount in the 78th minute and nearly grabbed a goal before being tackled in the box by Collins.
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