Don Hutchison Staggered by ‘Absolutely Nuts’ Chelsea Stat After What Happened vs Burnley

Former Premier League midfielder Don Hutchison was left stunned by a remarkable Chelsea statistic following their dramatic 1-1 draw against Burnley at Stamford Bridge on February 21, 2026. Speaking on a post-match analysis, Hutchison described the figure as "absolutely nuts," highlighting Chelsea's inability to hold leads despite their strong position in the table.

Chelsea, sitting fourth in the 2025-26 Premier League with a 12-9-6 record and 45 points, took the lead in just the fourth minute. João Pedro shovelled home a cross from Pedro Neto, who earned a top rating of 8.6 for his performance, assisting the goal while dominating proceedings. Cole Palmer was also in exceptional form, helping the Blues make Burnley, who languish second-bottom with 19 points from 4-7-16, look like a relegation-bound Championship side[1][3].

The game turned 20 minutes from time when Wesley Fofana received a second yellow card, reducing Chelsea to 10 men. Despite dominating after Pedro's opener—with Burnley barely threatening until late—the Blues wilted under pressure. In the third minute of added time, Zian Flemming rose highest to head in a James Ward-Prowse corner, stealing a point for the visitors and leaving Chelsea stunned[1][3][4].

Hutchison pinpointed the "nuts" stat: Chelsea's alarming record of dropping points from winning positions this season, now exacerbated by this late collapse under new manager Liam Rosenior. Despite improvements since Rosenior's arrival, the team still struggles to "finish off opponents," as noted in match reports. Hutchison praised individuals like Moises Caicedo (8.2 rating) but slammed the collective failure, warning it could cost them a top-four finish amid a tight mid-table battle[1][2].

Burnley's resilience keeps their survival hopes flickering, while Chelsea's dropped points see them remain on 45 points, vulnerable to challengers like those on 44 and 42[2][3]. Hutchison urged Chelsea to address their fragility in crunch moments.

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