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Chelsea comfortably dispatched Burnley 3-0 to maintain their five point lead over fifth placed Manchester United. What lessons were learned?
Vishnu Raj|
Frank Lampard took a lot of empty heat towards the end of 2019 for not having a Plan B. Chelsea's fixture against Burnley showed the depth of his Plan A.
George Perry|
Some people might have raised an eyebrow when the starting XI was announced, but Frank Lampard’s decisions resulted in a much-needed Chelsea home win.
Nate Hofmann|
Another bottom half - bottom five, in fact - comes to Stamford Bridge and Chelsea fans are petrified. Optimistic, but petrified.
The Pride of London Staff|
With all the rumors, transfers, and gossip of the January window, the hardest thing to predict is how the noise will affect Chelsea on the pitch.
Scott Brant|
Chelsea hosts Burnley after nearly a week off between games. The team is a throwback to old English teams and is a bit of a mystery.
Travis Tyler|
Frank Lampard has not shown interest in taking shortcuts this season. Chelsea would not get much out of a traditional "instant impact" January purchase.
George Perry|
With a rare week off between matches, Chelsea should be able to start their current best XI against Burnley as the Blues seek home form.
Travis Tyler|
Jose Mourinho is often painted as the guy who caused Kevin de Bruyne to leave Chelsea. This accusation is unfair because it is so over-simplified.
Olaoluwa Nwobodo|
Chelsea has been linked to a loan-to-buy deal for Thomas Lemar. The longer it is looked at, the less the idea makes sense for Chelsea right now.
Travis Tyler|
Marc Guehi has been a cup star for Chelsea this season but is set for a loan. The format of it is new to the loan army and could be a turning point.
Travis Tyler|
Chelsea should stick to the template that is finally starting to pay off for their academy players and give Tariq Lamptey an extension to start his loans.
George Perry|
Chelsea host 15th-place Burnley on Saturday, a scenario that puts anxiety into Blues fans. Here are some more interesting things to consider.
George Perry|
Frank Lampard has been great for the youth at Chelsea this season. But now there is a traffic jam forming for the youth against each other.
Travis Tyler|
Chelsea is looking for a new center back. It will come at the expense of Andreas Christensen after he has failed to take off this season.
Travis Tyler|
Inter Milan see what they need on the market, but Chelsea cannot say the same. Until the Blues buy their ideal left back, they have to keep Marcos Alonso.
George Perry|
Chelsea paid about as much to sack Antonio Conte as they did for each of the new players that never moved the needle for his second season.
George Perry|
Chelsea's transfer rumors have a first choice and a second choice (or more) for every position except for left back despite it being a major need and want.
Travis Tyler|
No one knows who Chelsea will sign, but everyone has an opinion. Ensure everyone of no consequence flocks to your side with these handy phrases.
George Perry|
Injuries have been major factors for Ross Barkley and Callum Hudson-Odoi. Where they are in their recovery adds context to their play in Chelsea's win.
George Perry|
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