Kai Havertz Shines As Chelsea Cruise to Victory Against Burnley in English Premier League

• Kai Havertz scored two goals with Reece James and Christian Pulisic adding one each as Chelsea won 4-0 against Burnley on Saturday, March 5
• Chelsea have now won five of the last six meetings against the Clarets as they continue their dominance against Sean Dyche's team
• Victory for Chelsea means the Blues have now solidified their grip on the chase for a top-four finish in the league while Burnley sinks further down in the relegation dog fight

Kai Havertz was the hero once again for Chelsea as the German scored a brace to help the Blues cruise to a comfortable 4-2 victory against Burnley on Saturday, March 5.

With club-record signing Romelu Lukaku on the bench for Chelsea, Kai Havertz was delegated to lead the attack for the Blues alongside Christian Pulisic and Mason Mount.

Burnley knowing a loss against the Club World Champions will be detrimental in their bid to escape relegation defended well to keep out the Blues in the first half.

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All that effort was however undone immediately the second half began as Chelsea ran riot against the relegation-bound team who could not stop the goals from pouring in into their net.

Chelsea has now won five of their last six encounters against the Clarets the win puts the Blues six points clear in third, while Burnley remain in the relegation zone 90min reports

How It Happened

Reece James opened the scoring for Chelsea within two minutes of the second half as the defender edged into a crowded area and kept his cool to fire emphatically across Pope BBC reports.

Kai Havertz will then steal the show as the German scored two quickfire goals in the 53rd and 55th minute to ensure Chelsea would be leaving Turf Moore with maximum points.

Christian Pulisic rounded up the game after the American got in on the act 21 minutes from time, rounding off what turned out to be a comfortable afternoon for Chelsea.

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Burnley Target First Win Against Chelsea in 4 Years

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Thomas Tuchel has a robust squad to select from as Chelsea continues their Premier League title push when they square up with Burnley on Saturday, March 5.

The UEFA Champions League has confirmed captain, César Azpilicueta is the only absentee from the Blues team that traveled to Turf Moor for the crucial encounter.

Burnley will fancy their chances of picking at least a point against Chelsea following the recent distractions at the Blues camp as the London club has been put up for sale by its owner.