Chelsea go 2nd in Premier League with Burnley scalp: Stats
What's the story
Chelsea have moved 2nd in the Premier League 2025-26 season standings with a 2-0 win against Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday. Matchday 12 of the Premier League season saw Chelsea open the scoring through Pedro Neto in the 1st half. Enzo Fernandez then added his side's 2nd goal late on in the 88th minute. Here are further details and stats.
Information
A look at the points table
After 12 matches, the Blues own 7 wins (D2 L3). They have collected 23 points and are three behind league leaders Arsenal at the moment. Burnley are placed 17th. This was their 8th defeat of the season (W3 D1).
Match stats
Here are the match stats
The Blues had 56% ball possession compared to Burnley's 46. Enzo Maresca's men managed 5 shots on target from 15 attempts. The Clarets had two shots on target from 8 attempts. Chelsea hit the woodwork once and created 2 big chances. The visitors had 31 touches in the opposition box with Burnley managing 18. Chelsea had an xG of 1.67.
Opta stats
Massive feats attained by the Blues
Chelsea have won five of their last six Premier League games (L1). Meanwhile, they have won three successive league matches without conceding for the first time since March 2022. Chelsea have gone 1-0 up in each of their last seven Premier League games. They last enjoyed a longer such run between January and April 2022 (8).
Players
Key numbers of Neto, Gittens and Fernandez
Former Wolves winger Neto scored his 19th Premier League goal in what was his 158th appearance. In the ongoing Premier League season, he has 4 goals and 2 assists. Making his 10th Premier League appearance, Gittens registered his maiden assist. Overall, Gittens has 4 assists for Chelsea this season across all competitions. Chelsea midfielder Fernandez now owns 25 Premier League goal involvements (G13 A12).
Match
Chelsea ease past Burnley 2-0
Chelsea started the match slowly and allowed Burnley dictate the proceedings early on. However, Neto's goal settled their nerves and they enjoyed the scenes thereafter. The 37th-minute opener came when Neto met Gittens' cross at the far post. Late on, Fernandez helped his side take a 2-0 lead with a late run into the box following a counter-attack involving Neto and substitute Marc Guiu.