REECE JAMES gave Trent Alexander-Arnold a run for his money with a brilliant performance as Chelsea beat Burnley.
Liverpool superstar Trent has made right-back sexy under Jurgen Klopp, becoming one of the most dangerous players in world football.
Tammy Abraham rises to double the Chelsea lead after a brilliant cross from the impressive Reece JamesCredit: AFP or licensors
And Chelsea academy graduate James, 20, looked just as good as the Blues ended their recent run of poor home form to win 3-0.
Jorginho opened the scoring after Willian won a penalty, before Jamkes provided Abraham a goal with a deadly cross just before half-time.
Callum Hudson-Odoi scored his first Premier League goal just after the break to settle it.
Here, SunSport’s Tom Sheen gives his ratings on the boys in Blue.
Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10
Made a couple of routine saves and wasn’t really tested from open play. But for Burnley’s disallowed goal and when Mee had an effort blocked on the line he was rooted to his spot. It hardly inspired confidence.
Reece James – 9
What a performance. From right-back he was Chelsea’s most threatening player and looks cut from the same cloth as Trent Alexander-Arnorld – the cross for the goal was one of about a dozen that the Burnley defenders struggled to cope with.
It’s a shame that England have such a surplus of great players in the position, because he has more than enough talent for that level.
Antonio Rudiger – 6
To be honest the scoreline flattered Chelsea and although Rudiger had a decent afternoon, it’s not as if he had Chris Wood totally in his back pocket.
The German stood up to the physical task well and marshalled his back four.
Andreas Christensen – 6
Burnley were unable to get Wood onto Christensen for much of the 90 minutes and the Dane had a trouble free afternoon.
Great on the ball, as you would expect, rarely tested defensively but stood up well to every challenge.
Cesar Azpilicueta – 7
Playing on the left again the Chelsea skipper was more than comfortable defensively, Aaron Lennon never getting a sniff.
He’s been criticised in the past for slowing attacks down but today the Spaniard great an excellent assist, with a lovely cross for Hudson-Odoi to poke home.
Jorginho scored a cool penalty to get Chelsea up and running against BurnleyCredit: PA:Press Association
Jorginho – 7
Always comfortable in possession, although he didn’t always fancy the long ball.
His penalty was never in doubt, brilliant technique and a cool finish.
Ross Barkley – 8
Brilliant stuff from Barkley, arguably his best performance of the season.
Controlled the midfield for the Blues, especially in the first half, calmly moving the ball and finding team-mates in space.Lampard will hope he can continue playing this way.
Mason Mount – 7
After a tricky few weeks, Mount inched back to the kind of showing that saw him light up the start of the season.
Had a lot more energy than he has had in previous games, his passing was on point and could’ve had an assist or two but for some wayward finishing.
Willian – 7
Solid from the veteran Brazilian who was always a threat on the left and keep the ball moving quickly.
His work rate is never in doubt and he broke the deadlock winning that penalty.
Callum Hudson-Odoi – 7
Pretty much anonymous in the first-half, the youngster really stepped it up in the second-half.
He looked full of confidence and once he beat Charlie Taylor once, the left-back didn’t get near him. He’ll be delighted to get his first Premier League goal.
Tammy Abraham – 7
He just keeps on scoring – although he definitely should’ve had more.
The striker can sometimes drift in and out of a game, and his general play isn’t always up to sratch, but you can’t deny his goal threat.
Great header for the goal, although he’ll definitely be thinking he could’ve bagged a couple more.
No subs used
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
