Chelsea player ratings vs Burnley: Marc Cucurella superb, Pedro Neto critical and 9/10 shines

BURNLEY 0-2 CHELSEA: The full Blues player ratings from Turf Moor as the Blues pick up a crucial three points in Lancashire with Pedro Neto's first-half goal enough

Chelsea have climbed up to second in the Premier League table with a crucial 2-0 win away at Burnley on Saturday afternoon.

It was a frustrating 35 minutes or so before the Blues eventually opened the scoring in Lancashire. Pedro Neto headed in from Jamie Gittens' cross as the visitors finally broke Burnley's low block.

Late into the match, Enzo Fernandez made absolutely sure of it. Brilliant play from Marc Guiu, who put it on a plate for his teammate. Ecstasy in the away end at Turf Moor.

Below, Bobby Vincent rates the Chelsea players out of 10 based on their performance:

Robert Sanchez - 6

A fairly easy afternoon for Sanchez. Not much to do in terms of shots on target.

Reece James - 6

Passed it really well into the midfield. A more defensive role for the captain this afternoon, but one he looks more than comfortable in. Came off at half-time.

Tosin Adarabioyo - 7

Tosin produces a fine sliding challenge to deny Jaidon Anthony on 12 minutes with Chelsea on the back foot at the time. A fine long pass up to Marc Cucurella which created the first goal. His passing range is certainly a plus whenever he plays. Did well defensively, too.

Trevoh Chalobah - 6

Does really well seven minutes in when Loum Tchaouna was threatening down Burnley's right. Chalobah's positioning was spot on and he slid in to block the winger's effort. Solid display.

Marc Cucurella - 8

Cucurella does really well to help create the first goal of the game. A long ball from Tosin in his direction and he brought it down excellently before laying it off to Gittens. Always involved in Chelsea's attacking play. Brilliant performance.

Andrey Santos - 9

Santos did some brilliant defensive work. On 11 minutes, he tracked back to deny Anthony, who had a good opportunity, and slid in to block the winger's strike. Santos was so effective for the Blues, with multiple interceptions and tackles made - really helping fill the void made by Moises Caicedo being on the bench.

Other than that, really calm and composed on the ball. Always looking to break the lines with a pass. Really positive performance from the Brazil international.

Enzo Fernandez - 8

Fernandez often looked to find Neto on the right-hand side, who was more often than not in space against his full-back. Passed it well and was usually involved in everything positive for Chelsea.

Gets the second goal, with a big thanks to Guiu, and enjoys a great moment celebrating with the Blues supporters in the away section.

Pedro Neto - 8

Neto thought he put it on a plate for Jamie Gittens on 35 minutes, but not long after the Portuguese winger opened the scoring. A fantastic ball from Gittens to his fellow winger, who produced a smart header to beat Martin Dubravka.

Almost had another on 63 minutes, only to be denied by the post.

Joao Pedro - 6

The Brazilian was brought in for matches like this, against a low-block defence, and he tried with some passes aiming to get his team in behind. Most of the time, though, they didn't come off. A bit of a frustrating showing from Chelsea's No.20.

Jamie Gittens - 7

First Premier League start in over two months for the 21-year-old. So close to his first Premier League goal on 35 minutes, only for Kyle Walker to deny him a tap-in with an excellent slide tackle.

Minutes later, though, Gittens produced a fine cross towards the back post and Neto was there to head home. A first league assist for Gittens, who was brought off on

Liam Delap - 5

Delap wasted a good opportunity nine minutes in where he should have laid it off to one of his teammates. Instead, he shot from distance and it went way off target.

There was seemingly more of an understanding with Joao Pedro that bodes well for the future. Had a difficult challenge up against Maxime Esteve. Comes off on 67 minutes.

Benoit Badiashile (on for James 46') - 6

On at half-time. Good to see him return. Solid. Didn't have to do much with Chelsea controlling the ball much better in the second period.

Malo Gusto (on for Delap 67') - 5

Came on in midfield for the final 23 or so minutes. Gave it away needlessly on 71 minutes, but other than that he did the required job.

Marc Guiu (on for Joao Pedro 75') - 7

Came on with about 15 minutes remaining and made an excellent impact. Does so, so well for Fernandez's goal. Shows strength, power and intelligence to lay the ball off to Fernandez.