Burnley vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
Follow live reaction as Chelsea blew Burnley away at Turf Moor on a busy day of Premier League action
Follow live reaction from this afternoon’s Premier League fixtures, after Chelsea swept Burnley aside in the second half to consolidate their place in the top four. Burnley will look back with regret after not taking their early chances but Chelsea were too good in the second half, with the returning Reece James producing an outstanding display on his first start since his injury lay-off. The wing-back fired Chelsea in front shortly after the break, as Thomas Tuchel’s side scored three times in the space of seven minutes.
Kai Havertz added the other two, steering in an excellent header from Christian Pulisic’s cross before tapping in James’ delivery from the right. Pulisic made it four for Chelsea late on to punish Burnley, who remain in the bottom three after suffering back-to-back defeats this week.
Elsewhere, Newcastle took a huge step towards survival after edging Brighton, while Brentford claimed an important win at Norwich to all but condemn Dean Smith’s side to the drop. Philippe Coutinho inspired Aston Villa to thrash Southampton, while Crystal Palace inflicted a third straight defeat for Wolves ahead of Liverpool’s evening clash with West Ham at Anfield.
Liverpool 1-0 West Ham
30 mins: Wow, spectacular from Luis Diaz. He picks up the ball inside his own half before gliding clear of West Ham challenges and bursting towards the box. He had a pass to Salah but was brought down on the edge as he looked to work the space. You can tell that Anfield loves him already.
From the free-kick, Alexander-Arnold looks to catch Fabianski out at his post, but pulls the shot wide.
Liverpool 1-0 West Ham
28 mins: I was just about to write that West Ham would have been pleased with how they were slowing Liverpool down. Salah and Mane had been seeing a lot of the ball but they were having to drop deep to do so and West Ham were able to get plenty of men back. But danger is never far away, and Mane was alive to the situation.
GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 West Ham (MANE 27’)
It’s very close - but Mane looks to have given Liverpool the lead! Alexander-Arnold received Keita’s pass on the edge of the box before dragging a shot across goal. Mane was alive and beat Dawson to the ball to tuck home beyond Fabianski. It was close, but it’s given as onside following a VAR review.
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
22 mins: West Ham then spring forward and Antonio is able to cut inside Konate, who is slow to turn, before firing at Alisson. The goalkeeper spills the shot out for a corner which this time is more threatening and forces Alisson to punch. Alexander-Arnold then blocks Bowen’s follow up.
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
19 mins: Liverpool fire another effort at goal, but Mane’s strike is sliced wide after good work from Fabinho to win the ball back high up the pitch. Diaz and Robertson then link up before the left-back fires a low ball across the face. It’s bundled behind by West Ham but they are able to clear the corner.
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
17 mins: West Ham have settled after Liverpool’s strong start. Soucek rolls a shot towards Alisson, which is comfortably saved.
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
14 mins: Save! Antonio finds room in between Konate and Van Dijk to spin in behind and he forces a save from Alisson at his near post. Alisson palmed the ball over his bar but West Ham can’t beat Robertson at the front post.
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
11 mins: Fabinho makes an excellent challenge on Bowen in midfield before Salah tries to slide Mane in behind. Zouma tracks back and intercepts.
Salah then plays in a teasing ball that Dawson clears, with Diaz lurking. Liverpool stay alive as Robertson fires it across. Diaz brings it under control but his shot is blocked from close range by Dawson again, before Salah drags a shot wide.
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
8 mins: Liverpool concede a corner after Van Dijk clears Cresswell's delivery. Robertson then deals with the corner at the front post. It’s usually a danger area for West Ham and it was important to their 3-2 win over Liverpool back in November.
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
5 mins: Liverpool have made a flying start here. From a wide free-kick, Van Dijk flicks Alexander-Arnold’s cross wide of goal. Then, Liverpool spot the run of Salah through the middle and it takes some good recovering defending from Dawson to make the challenge.
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