Chelsea cruise past Burnley in comfortable victory; fans overjoyed about Hazard and Kante [Best Tweets]

Chelsea put on a dominant display from start to finish to win their third straight game in the Premier League this season, courtesy of goals from Hazard, Willian and Victor Moses.

Chelsea managed a comfortable win against Sean Dyche’s men to maintain their 100% win record this season. Antonio Conte decided to leave out Cesc Fabregas, much to the dismay of some fans, raising questions about his future with only a few days to go in the transfer window. Hazard opened the scoring and Willian followed it up late in the first half to send Chelsea two goals to the good at half time.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Willian of Chelsea (L) is challenged by (R) Michael Keane Eof Burnley during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on August 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 27: Willian of Chelsea (L) is challenged by (R) Michael Keane Eof Burnley during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on August 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)

Burnley did a much better job of defending in the second half, keeping Costa, Matic and Hazard quiet. Tom Heaton put up arguably his finest display of the season in the second half, making super saves to deny Costa and Hazard. Chelsea should have scored at least 5 or 6 in the game, and would have too, had it not been for Heaton. However, Conte’s late substitutions, Batshuayi, Moses and Pedro all came on with 10 minutes to spare and combined beautifully on a Chelsea counter attacking move, which was finished off by Moses.

Hazard opened the scoring with a stunning goal from 20 yards out, giving Heaton no chance with a superbly shot in the bottom right corner.

Paul Merson saying it like it is.

There was equal praise showered on N’golo Kante, who is fast becoming a fan favourite with his energetic displays in the middle of the park.

Willian scored with a stunning effort late in the first half.

Chelsea continued to dominate in the second half, with wave after wave of attack being absorbed by Burnley, and Tom Heaton making some superb saves to deny Costa.

With only a few days remaining before the transfer window shuts, some fans were fearful of Fabregas’s future at the club. It was the third consecutive Premier League game where the Spaniard was left on the bench by Antonio Conte.

For the second game running, substitute Victor Moses got on the end of a superb Pedro cross to smash the ball into the roof of the net in a lightning quick counter attack display from Chelsea.

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