Chelsea was left reeling after a last-minute header from Zian Flemming secured a 1-1 draw for Burnley at Stamford Bridge, despite Chelsea being down to 10 men.
João Pedro’s early goal in the fourth minute appeared to be enough for Chelsea to claim victory, but the team faltered after Wesley Fofana received a second yellow card and was sent off with 20 minutes left, allowing Flemming to equalize from a corner taken by James Ward-Prowse.
Chelsea has shown improvement under Liam Rosenior’s leadership, but they continue to struggle with finishing off their opponents.
After João Pedro converted Pedro Neto‘s cross into a goal, the visitors struggled to mount any significant attacks, with Cole Palmer delivering a standout performance against a Burnley side that seemed to be struggling to compete.
Discipline continues to be a major issue for Chelsea this season, as Fofana’s late foul on Ward-Prowse resulted in the team’s eighth red card of the campaign.
The pain of Flemming’s equalizer was compounded as Jacob Bruun Larsen missed a golden opportunity, heading a free chance over the bar right at the end of the match.