Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso gave the Thomas Tuchel era lift-off, but let's be frank: It was the yawn of a brave new era.
Skipper Azpilicueta's first goal for more than a year, and recalled wing-back Alonso's slick finish after 84 minutes, handed Tuchel his first win as Chelsea manager.
It is to Tuchel's credit that his team was so dominant that Burnley – normally so rugged and durable - were reduced to lame ducks.
The Clarets ventured down Fulham Broadway on the back of ending Liverpool's 68-match unbeaten run at Anfield and a resolute fightback to beat Aston Villa.
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