The Spanish midfielder was the best player on the
pitch as the Blues brushed Burnley aside and the former Blaugrana man
will be key in his favoured central role
Chelsea's Achilles heel since the second coming of
Jose Mourinho has been dropping points at places where they really shouldn't, but in
Cesc Fabregas
the Portuguese already looks to have answered the problem as Burnley
were efficiently and ruthlessly despatched at Turf Moor on Monday.
Newcastle, Stoke, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace - all venues where their
2013-14 title challenge floundered due to an insipid attack and distinct
lack of creativity. Burnley, buoyant from promotion and in front of a
raucous home crowd could have proven troublesome, even more so after
Scott Arfield's excellent early strike put them ahead.
