Chelsea boost top-four bid
Chelsea ignored the drama over Roman Abramovich’s decision to sell the club as Kai Havertz inspired a 4-0 rout of Premier League strugglers Burnley on Saturday.
FULL-TIME Burnley 0-4 Chelsea
An invigorated second-half performance sees Chelsea ease past Burnley#BURCHE pic.twitter.com/ZlXU3FFm5A
— Premier League (@premierleague) March 5, 2022
All Premier League captains were wearing armbands in Ukraine colours this weekend and clubs held a minute’s applause in a show of solidarity with the country following Russia’s invasion.
The war has indirectly taken a major toll on Chelsea, with Russian oligarch Abramovich putting the club up for sale amid fears he may be sanctioned by the British government for his alleged links with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 5, 2022
Third-placed Chelsea remain on course to qualify for Europe next season after brushing aside third-bottom Burnley at Turf Moor.
π @LFC move to within 3οΈβ£ points of Man City#LIVWHU pic.twitter.com/uc1RK2F59G
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After Chelsea fans chanted Abramovich’s name during the applause for Ukraine, Reece James put them ahead in the 47th minute with a fierce finish.
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Havertz doubled the lead with a header from Christian Pulisic’s cross five minutes later.
Three goals in seven minutes. π
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 5, 2022
The German forward, again replacing club record signing Romelu Lukaku, made it three goals in nine minutes with a close-range strike from James’ cross.
Pulisic tapped in Chelsea’s fourth in the 69th minute from Saul Niguez’s deflected cross.
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 5, 2022
Chelsea’s third successive league win moved them six points clear of fourth-placed Manchester United.