Burnley 1-4 Chelsea: Raheem Sterling stars as Blues hit four in a comeback victory to record back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time this season

Here’s a gentle reminder for Gareth Southgate, although it may not be necessary. After all these years, there are only a handful of English players who possess the ability to single-handedly win matches.

Admittedly, Raheem Sterling may not do it as frequently as he did in the past. Nevertheless, the England manager is keen on assessing Jarrod Bowen in the coming weeks, along with several other promising options.

However, Sterling is still a force to be reckoned with. He continues to impress and make Southgate contemplate how to effectively utilize a player who appears to be rejuvenating himself under the guidance of Mauricio Pochettino. Perhaps not this month, but maybe in the near future. If not then, it might not happen at all.

Despite his seniority, Sterling’s contributions were crucial for Chelsea, without which they may have faced more difficulties. He played a significant role in all four goals, scoring one for himself and being involved in important moments for the other three. This overshadowed the noteworthy performance of Cole Palmer, who secured his first Chelsea goal from a penalty that was won by Sterling.

Progress has been made, with consecutive victories achieved for the first time since March. Furthermore, it marks the first time in a year that they have secured back-to-back away wins.

Raheem Sterling was involved in all four Chelsea goals as the Blues recovered from an early setback to win at Turf Moor

Mauricio Pochettino’s side have now won three games in a row in all compeitions after wins against Brighton and Fulham

In his first league start for Burnley, Wilson Odobert made an impact by scoring just 15 minutes into the game with some clever movement inside the Chelsea box.

However, there is still work to be done for both Mauricio Pochettino and Vincent Kompany. It was another difficult afternoon for the team, especially considering how they struggled after halftime. No promoted club had ever lost their opening five top-flight games in a season until now. The midweek victory against Luton did provide them with some breathing space.

The match followed a similar pattern to much of Chelsea’s season so far. They had a lot of possession but lacked the cutting edge in the final third. Enzo Fernandez was influential in midfield but missed an opportunity to shoot just before halftime when the hosts were vulnerable. They conceded an avoidable goal while looking good in midfield.

Thiago Silva could have brought down Lyle Foster on the edge of the box during the build-up to Wilson Odobert’s goal in the 15th minute. Silva might have chosen to foul Foster without receiving a booking. Foster continued his run, passed to Odobert, and the 18-year-old found the back of the net beyond Robert Sanchez’s reach.

Odobert’s full league debut showed promise for Kompany. He signed for Burnley on the day of their first game in August and had to wait for a real opportunity. The £10 million spent on him from Troyes seems to be good business. However, moments of true collective optimism were fleeting.

Chelsea had come close to scoring before Burnley’s goal, with Raheem Sterling narrowly missing the far post. Josh Cullen later made a crucial block to deny Fernandez an equalizer, and Sterling almost managed to squeeze a shot through the goalkeeper’s legs.

Burnley appeared relatively comfortable, but disaster struck three minutes before halftime. Sterling got past Vitinho, and the resulting cross deflected off Ameen Al Dakhil’s thigh, looping over the helpless James Trafford in goal. The disappointment was palpable as soon as Al Dakhil made contact.

Shortly after the restart, Sterling got the better of Vitinho again, with the Brazilian fouling him right on the edge of the box. Stuart Attwell, who had previously angered Pochettino and received a caution, awarded a free-kick.

James Trafford could do nothing to stop the cross which had deflected off Ameen Al Dakhil finding its was into the goal

Cole Plamer grabbed his first goal for Chelsea since completing a £42.5m signing from Manchester City in the summer

Nicolas Jackson helped himself to a much-needed goal after more outstanding work from Raheem Sterling in the build-up

Vincent Kompany’s team has conceded the highest number of goals in the division and currently sits in 18th place, trailing Luton on goal difference.

Cole Palmer confidently converted a penalty, sending James Trafford the wrong way, to score his first goal since his £42.5 million transfer from Manchester City. It was also his first Premier League goal. Palmer’s decision to leave his former club is proving to be justified, as he has already made an impact in more games and asserted himself on the pitch.

Burnley’s performance fell apart. Kompany substituted Ameen Al Dakhil for Dara O’Shea due to injury, and they were missing both their first-choice center-backs, including the absent Jordan Beyer. This absence was evident in their gameplay.

The fluidity and patterns of play disappeared, allowing Chelsea to gain even more confidence. The introduction of Nicolas Jackson provided a focal point, and a well-executed move resulted in Fernandez shooting straight at Trafford. Chelsea further extended their lead just after the hour mark.

Raheem Sterling played a vital role in the goal, largely thanks to Moises Caicedo. Caicedo made two crucial challenges just inside the Burnley half, first on Aaron Ramsey and then on Sander Berge, providing Chelsea with a solid platform. Conor Gallagher laid the ball off to Sterling, who unleashed a powerful strike into the far corner, mirroring Odobert’s earlier goal.

As the clock reached the 74th minute, hundreds of Burnley fans began streaming out onto the streets of east Lancashire. Once again, Burnley had capitulated, and once again, it was Sterling delivering the decisive blow. He embarrassed Dara O’Shea on the touchline, right in front of Pochettino, racing past him to deliver a cross for Palmer. The young midfielder then provided a precise pass to Jackson, who marked his return by thundering the ball into the net.