Chelsea edge past Burnley and leapfrog Man City in the Premier League

Chelsea survived an early surge from Burnley at Turf Moor and walked away with three crucial points after a composed away performance. On 37 minutes, Pedro Neto shook off his marker and headed home at the far post after a precise cross. The hosts were finally sunk late on when Enzo Fernández clinically finished a low delivery from Marc Guiu, sealing the result.
The 2–0 victory lifts Chelsea into second place in the Premier League. Manchester City still have a chance to reclaim their spot above the Blues, but Pep Guardiola’s side must secure an away win against Newcastle United later today to do so.
2025-26, England - Premier League
Burnley - Chelsea 0:2 (0:1)
Goals: Pedro Neto, 37 (0:1); Fernandez E., 88 (0:2)
Burnley: Dubravka; Walker; Hartman Q.; Tuanzebe; Ugochukwu (Mejbri, 72); Estève; Florentino (Laurent, 84); Flemming (Broja A., 72); Cullen; Tchaouna (Bruun Larsen, 76); Anthony J. (Foster L., 72)
Substitution: Mejbri (from 72); Foster L. (from 72); Broja A. (from 72); Bruun Larsen (from 76); Laurent (from 84)
Bench: Weiß M.; Ekdal; Lucas Pires; Edwards M.
Yellow Cards: Walker 49; Mejbri 82
Chelsea: Sanchez Ro.; Adarabioyo; Chalobah; James R. (Badiashile B., 46); Cucurella; Fernandez E.; Andrey Santos; Bynoe-Gittens; Pedro Neto; Delap (Gusto, 67); João Pedro (Guiu Marc, 76)
Substitution: Badiashile B. (from 46); Gusto (from 67); Guiu Marc (from 76)
Bench: Jörgensen F.; Hato; Acheampong J. K.; Caicedo M.; Estêvão; Garnacho
Yellow Cards: Pedro Neto 41; João Pedro 69; Badiashile B. 81
