EPL 2016-17: Burnley 1-1 Chelsea, 5 talking points

Modified Feb 13, 2017 03:49 GMT

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Eden Hazard of Chelsea is closed down by George Boyd of Burnley during the Premier League match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor on February 12, 2017 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) — Burnley hosted Chelsea on a blustery winter evening at Turf Moor

#4 Burnley force Conte’s hand

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Willian of Chelsea (L) is challenged by (R) Michael Keane Eof Burnley during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on August 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) — Willian’s introduction in the second half forced Chelsea into a 4-4-2 formation

Chelsea have not looked back since Conte changed the side’s formation from the conventional 4-2-3-1 to a 3-4-3 against Arsenal in the first half of the season. However, the credit goes to Burnley’s that they forced the former Juve manager to change tactic towards the end of the match. As the second half became harder to navigate for both sides, because of the weather and either side’s determination, Conte made a formational change for the first time since September.

Pedro and Willian who have been used for interchangeable purposes all season were made to play together for the first time in the league as Conte replaced Moses with the Brazilian. Marcos Alonso who has become accustomed to playing in a slightly advanced position fell behind as a left back as Eden Hazard moved to a more central position playing slightly off of Diego Costa. However, the change of formation had very little impact on the game as Burnley saw out the draw with much aplomb

Edited by Staff Editor