Burnley nets first via, 18-year-old French forward Wilson Odobert as he thrilled the home crowd at Turf Moor with a powerful low strike that beat Robert Sanchez.
Despite moments of disjointed play, Chelsea managed to equalize before halftime, thanks to an unfortunate own goal. A cross from Sterling, who returned to the starting XI after recovering from an illness, deflected off the knee of Belgian defender Ameen Al-Dakhil and looped into the net, eluding James Trafford.
Chelsea then showcased their prowess in the second half, netting three more goals to seal the win. Sterling, who hasn’t featured for England since the World Cup, won a penalty after being fouled by Brazilian defender Vitinho, allowing Cole Palmer to score his inaugural goal for Chelsea since his transfer from Manchester City.
Sterling, a four-time Premier League champion, extended Chelsea’s lead with a precise finish, capitalizing on Conor Gallagher’s well-timed pass. Play resumed after Sterling’s goal, but referee Stuart Attwell briefly halted the game for a VAR check on a potential offside.
Ultimately, the goal stood. Substitute Nicolas Jackson secured the victory with a swift turn and finish, once again involving Sterling in the play. Following their earlier win against Fulham in the week, this marks the first instance of Chelsea securing consecutive away victories in the Premier League since October 2022.
