Chelsea Held to 2-2 Draw by Burnley at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea was held to a 2-2 draw by Burnley at Stamford Bridge in a thrilling match that saw Vincent Kompany’s side twice come from behind with 10 men to frustrate the hosts. Ireland internationals Josh Cullen and Dara O’Shea scored late goals to secure a point for Burnley.
Cole Palmer Shines for Chelsea
Cole Palmer was the standout performer for Chelsea, scoring two goals in the match. His first goal came from a penalty after defender Lorenz Assignon was sent off for a foul on Mykhailo Mudryk. Palmer then scored his second goal after a brilliant assist from Raheem Sterling.
Burnley’s Resilience
Burnley showed great resilience throughout the match, with Josh Cullen equalizing against the run of play early in the second half. Despite being a man down, Burnley managed to secure a point thanks to Dara O’Shea’s late goal.
Key Moments in the Match
- Burnley’s early chance missed by Jacob Bruun Larsen.
- Enzo Fernandez’s shot deflected onto the crossbar by Arijanet Muric.
- Axel Disasi’s disallowed goal for Chelsea after a VAR review.
- Lorenz Assignon’s red card for a foul on Mykhailo Mudryk.
- Cole Palmer’s penalty goal giving Chelsea the lead.
- Josh Cullen’s stunning volley to equalize for Burnley.
- Dara O’Shea’s late equalizer for Burnley.
Exciting End to the Match
The match had a thrilling end with both teams creating chances to win. Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer had opportunities for Chelsea, while Burnley threatened with Jay Rodriguez hitting the crossbar late in the game.
