EPL 2016/17: Chelsea 3-0 Burnley - 5 talking points

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: The Chelsea bench celebrates their sides third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on August 27, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
Hazard, Willian, and Moses scored three goals to secure a comfortable victory
 

#5 N’Golo Kante is everywhere

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 15:  N'golo Kante of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Kante looks worth every penny since his transfer from Leicester City

Burnley may not have arrived at Stamford Bridge with an attacking mindset, but each time they got hold of the ball and attempted to create a half-chance they were left frustrated by the presence of N’Golo Kante on the pitch.

The French pocket-sized midfielder – as always – was present all over the pitch, making interceptions and nicking the ball off a Burnley player’s feet.

His immense stamina and desperation to win back possession not just adds that extra security to the Chelsea midfield, but also gives Nemanja Matic the license to express himself as a box-to-box player. Antonio Conte could not be happier with the ex-Leicester man’s commitment every time he takes the field of play.

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