Chelsea yesterday extended their lead at the of the league premier league table to ten points after settling for a one all draw with Burnely. The Blues opened the scoring minutes after kick off through Pedro Rodriquez before the host restored parity through Robbie Brady's stunning free kick.
Burnley have barely faltered at home this season, but lost to Manchester City and Arsenal, and when Chelsea went ahead after seven minutes they would have feared a repeat against a member of the established elite.
Yet Burnley have grown since Chelsea last visited these parts, for the first fixture of the 2014-15 season. Their response was magnificent and a draw by no means flattered them. If Chelsea take solace despite the two points dropped, it will come from the thought that they do not have to come here again in the League this season but Tottenham and Manchester United do.
Anyway, Chelsea’s lead is so substantial now, it is going to take more than the odd draw away from home to faze them. They are now clear in double figures — 10 points separating them from their nearest rivals, although Manchester City could make a small dent in that by winning at Bournemouth tonight to move within eight.
Meanwhile, Manchester City could cut Chelsea’s lead at the top to eight points, if they beat Bournemouth tonight. Elsewhere defending champions Leicester continued with their poor form as they lost two nil to Swansea to stay only one point above relegation.
-DailyMail