Joao Pedro shines, Wesley Fofana shameful – Chelsea player ratings vs Burnley
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João Pedro Shines, Wesley Fofana Shameful – Chelsea Player Ratings vs Burnley
In a dramatic Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Burnley, thanks to a stoppage-time equalizer from Zian Flemming. João Pedro's early strike had put the Blues ahead, but Wesley Fofana's red card derailed their efforts, exposing defensive frailties in a match that highlighted Chelsea's ongoing discipline issues.[1]
Match Summary
Just four minutes in, João Pedro shovelled home Pedro Neto's cross to give Chelsea a dream start against a struggling Burnley side sitting low in the table (4-6-16, 18 points). Cole Palmer dazzled in midfield, dictating play as Burnley, likened to a Championship team, struggled to respond. Chelsea, under Liam Rosenior, showed improvement but couldn't close out the game.[1][2]
Disaster struck 20 minutes from time when Wesley Fofana received a second yellow for a late challenge on James Ward-Prowse, marking Chelsea's eighth red card of the season. Down to 10 men, the Blues wilted, allowing Flemming to head in from a Ward-Prowse corner in the third minute of added time. Jacob Bruun Larsen wastefully headed over in the final action.[1]
Player Ratings
| Player | Rating | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Pedro Neto | 8/10 | Outstanding assist for Pedro's goal; electric pace terrorized Burnley.[3] |
| João Pedro | 7/10 | Clinical finish; shone brightest before the collapse.[1][3] |
| Cole Palmer | 7/10 | Best form on display; controlled midfield.[1] |
| Wesley Fofana | 3/10 | Shameful sending off; late lunge cost Chelsea dearly.[1] |
| Enzo Fernández | 6/10 | Solid but faded late; 8 goals this season.[2] |
| Moisés Caicedo | 6/10 | Battled hard in midfield. |
Chelsea stay on 44 points (12-8-6) but drop points at home, underscoring their ill-discipline woes. Burnley's resilience earns a vital point.[1][2]
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