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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jim Powell

Premier League: Burnley v Chelsea – in pictures

On 17 August 2013, Burnley were at home to Yeovil Town. A year on, they host Chelsea in the Premier League. Here, fans arrive early at Turf Moor for their first match back in the top flight.
On 17 August 2013, Burnley were at home to Yeovil Town. A year on, they host Chelsea in the Premier League. Here, fans arrive early at Turf Moor for their first match back in the top flight. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty
The team news is in and, after making his debut almost exactly ten years ago in a 1-0 victory over Manchester United,  Chelsea's Petr Cech has been replaced in goal by Thibaut Courtois, seen here arriving at Turf Moor.
The team news is in and, after making his debut almost exactly ten years ago in a 1-0 victory over Manchester United, Chelsea’s Petr Cech has been replaced in goal by Thibaut Courtois, seen here arriving at Turf Moor. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA
Manager Jose Mourinho, pictured here on the Turf Moor pitch, has also handed debuts to Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas.
Manager José Mourinho, pictured here on the Turf Moor pitch, has also handed debuts to Diego Costa and Cesc Fábregas. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty
Burnley kick off at a very loud Turf Moor. Here   Jason Shackell is put under early pressure by Chelsea debutant Diego Costa.
Burnley kick off at a very loud Turf Moor. Here Jason Shackell is put under early pressure by Chelsea debutant Diego Costa. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty
John Terry challenges Burnley's main summer signing, Lukas Jutkiewicz.
John Terry challenges Burnley’s main summer signing, Lukas Jutkiewicz. Photograph: Peter Powell/EPA
Burnley take an early shock lead as Scott Arfield powers the ball past the Chelsea defence.
Burnley take an early shock lead as Scott Arfield powers the ball past the Chelsea defence. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty
Burnley's lead last just three minutes as Diego Costa scores on his debut.
Burnley’s lead last just three minutes as Diego Costa scores on his debut. Photograph: Andrew Yates/Reuters
And just four minutes after Costa's equaliser,  Andre Schurrle scores their second goal following a sublime pass from Cesc Fabregas.
And just four minutes after Costa’s equalizer, André Schürrle scores their second goal following a sublime pass from Cesc Fábregas. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty
The Chelsea players disagree with referee Michael Oliver as he books Diego Costa for diving.
The Chelsea players disagree with referee Michael Oliver as he books Diego Costa for diving. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty
Branislav Ivanovic makes it three, jabbing home from a matter of yards. There was no stopping Chelsea's second, but Sean Dyche will be disappointed with that goal.
But Branislav Ivanovic soon makes it three, jabbing home from a matter of yards. There was no stopping Chelsea’s second, but Sean Dyche will be disappointed with that goal. Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images
Danny Ings, Michael Duff, David Jones, Lukas Jutkiewicz and Dean Marney look dejected after conceding that third goal.
Danny Ings, Michael Duff, David Jones, Lukas Jutkiewicz and Dean Marney look dejected after conceding that third goal. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty
The pace drops as half-time approaches. He'll be the happier manager after his team's response to falling behind to Scott Arfield's goal.
The pace drops as half-time approaches. Mourinho will be the happier manager after his team’s response to falling behind to Scott Arfield’s goal. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty
Cesc Fabregas has had an excellent first half on his Chelsea debut.
Cesc Fábregas has had an excellent first half on his Chelsea debut. Photograph: Peter Powell/EPA
Chelsea are in control at the beginning of the second half. Here, Diego Costa breaks away from Jason Shackell and Ben Mee.
Chelsea are in control at the beginning of the second half. Here, Diego Costa breaks away from Jason Shackell and Ben Mee. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty
Cesar Azpilicueta in control despite pressure from Scott Arfield.
César Azpilicueta is in control despite pressure from Scott Arfield. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty
Andre Schurrle tries to find a way through the Burnley defence as Chelsea remain in control.
André Schürrle tries to find a way through the Burnley defence as Chelsea remain in control. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty
John Terry clears the danger.  Chelsea are comfortable as full-time approaches.
John Terry clears the danger and Chelsea are comfortable as full-time approaches. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty
There's still time for Didier Drogba to make his second debut for Chelsea.  He almost has a goal too with this effort just going wide.
There’s still time for Didier Drogba to make his second debut for Chelsea. He almost has a goal too with this effort just going wide. Final score: 1-3. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images
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