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Mauricio Pochettino believes victory at Burnley will boost Chelsea’s confidence
Mauricio Pochettino believes victory at Burnley will boost Chelsea’s confidence
Mauricio Pochettino believes Saturday’s 4-1 come-from-behind win at Burnley can be worth much more to Chelsea than simply three points. Raheem Sterling, again snubbed by England, starred as Chelsea responded to Wilson Odobert’s surprise early strike for the Clarets, having a hand in all four goals as Pochettino’s side ultimately ran out comfortable winners on a ground where they have still never lost a Premier League match. An own goal from Ameen Al-Dakhil, Cole Palmer’s penalty, Sterling’s strike and a Nicolas Jackson goal made it back-to-back league wins for the first time since March for Chelsea and three straight in all competitions for a side still trying to find their way under Pochettino. Coming into the match, Chelsea had failed to win any of the previous 19 league matches in which they had conceded first, and had not scored four or more goals since thrashing Southampton 6-0 in April 2022, and this win will deliver another injection of confidence. “Always when you concede first and you need to break down the opponent always you feel proud when you achieve that,” Pochettino said. “The team were playing well and with the chances conceded in a situation that was completely unfair, but the team were really good, solid, the whole team.” Given the upturn in Chelsea’s form, the international break is perhaps badly-timed from their perspective, but Pochettino hopes the next fortnight will see Chelsea’s considerable injury worries ease before they return to action with a tough fixture at home to Arsenal on October 21. Although Wesley Fofana and Christopher Nkunku are long-term absentees; Reece James, Benoit Badiashile, and Trevor Chalobah should all come back into the frame for that match, while Pochettino hopes to see Ben Chilwell and Romeo Lavia take strides in their own rehabilitations. “We want to improve players and try to recover the players that were injured,” Pochettino said when asked what he wanted to take from the next fortnight. “The next two weeks we’re going to spend working on the training ground with a different mood from the last months. “After two victories it is much better but I think we will keep pushing, working hard to be better in the next months.” It was another tough afternoon for Burnley, who have now equalled the unwanted record of five consecutive home defeats to start a top-flight season, something only previously suffered by Manchester United in 1930-31, Portsmouth in 2009-10, Bolton Wanderers in 2011-12 and Newcastle United in 2018-19. All but Newcastle went on to suffer relegation, and although Vincent Kompany can point to a brutal fixture list which has already seen both Manchester clubs, Tottenham and Aston Villa visit before Chelsea, he knows it must change fast. “It’s got to be a tough place always,” Kompany said. “To say that at Turf Moor you get the three points against all these teams, I’ve been in the game long enough to know that’s not the case. “I had that feeling against United (a 1-0 defeat) where until the last minute you’re in the game. It’s being close that’s important. The game was put past us in a very short time and that’s something that sets you back in these games massively.” There were positives for Kompany to pick out, however, most obviously the sight of Odobert marking his first Premier League start by becoming Burnley’s youngest scorer in the competition at the age of 18 and 313 days. “He has the advantage of being such a young player,” Kompany said. “He’s 18 so he can almost do nothing wrong… with wingers, sometimes you get away with being a bit younger because speed and the threat one-v-one always gives you something to think about. “That’s what we’ve had with Wilson and (Luca) Koleosho and those are guys who are only going to get better.”
2023-10-08 16:00
What is a 'Zombie Lie'? Bill Maher calls 'Barbie' 'preachy and manhating' as he slams Greta Gerwig film
What is a 'Zombie Lie'? Bill Maher calls 'Barbie' 'preachy and manhating' as he slams Greta Gerwig film
The HBO 'Real Time' host and comedian posted a lengthy tirade on X about the film 'Barbie'
2023-08-09 16:32
Sunderland goes from crisis club on Netflix to within reach of Premier League
Sunderland goes from crisis club on Netflix to within reach of Premier League
Sunderland is within reach of a return to the Premier League after a chaotic and often farcical six years during which the club has been the subject of a Netflix documentary
1970-01-01 08:00
'So proud of you': Fans praise '1000-lb Sisters' star Tammy Slaton's major weight loss as she poses with sister Amy without oxygen pipe
'So proud of you': Fans praise '1000-lb Sisters' star Tammy Slaton's major weight loss as she poses with sister Amy without oxygen pipe
Tammy Slaton has lost over 300 pounds since she began her weight loss surgery on '1000-lb Sisters'
2023-05-30 12:53
Astronauts dropped a toolbag in space which you can see with just binoculars
Astronauts dropped a toolbag in space which you can see with just binoculars
Whilst repairing external parts of the International Space Station (ISS) last week, astronauts dropped a toolbag. And it turns out you just need a pair of binoculars to see it. The bag is tiny compared to the ISS, but it's reflective enough that when it catches the Sun's light it reaches 6th magnitude from Earth according to Earthsky. Under very dark skies, some powerful binoculars or a small telescope might allow you to see the toolbag. The bag is moving at almost exactly the same speed as the ISS on the same path and about a minute ahead of it. Over time, however, its distance from the ISS will grow, making it harder to find. Eventually, its orbit will become low enough that it burns up from friction with the outer atmosphere. You can find out if you have the ISS passing overhead here if you want to have a chance of seeing the bag. The ISS can only be seen easily when it's dark on the ground and sunlight is still catching it. It means it's usually best seen when the skies are not fully dark - so around dusk or dawn. Here is what the toolbag looks like from space: Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel
2023-11-13 21:52
DeSantis, Haley and Ramaswamy will meet in Iowa for a 'family discussion' on politics
DeSantis, Haley and Ramaswamy will meet in Iowa for a 'family discussion' on politics
The Republicans battling to be the alternative to former President Donald Trump are coming together for what an influential Christian organization in Iowa is billing as a friendly conversation on politics and their world views
2023-11-17 13:05
Who stars in 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' Season 11? From Spice to Stevie J, here's the full cast list of MTV show
Who stars in 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' Season 11? From Spice to Stevie J, here's the full cast list of MTV show
'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' Season 11 promises a lot of drama as it shows the journey of musicians ranging from dancehall artist Spice to DJ Stevie J
2023-06-14 05:31
Sonic Frontiers won’t be delayed, say Sony.
Sonic Frontiers won’t be delayed, say Sony.
'Sonic Frontiers', won’t be delayed and say recent 'Sonic The Hedgehog 2' will boost interest in game.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Best Drones for 2023
The Best Drones for 2023
Even if you have no good reason to justify buying one, you have to admit
2023-09-26 03:51
'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan' Season 4 Episode 5: Elizabeth Wright learns twisted truth about threat
'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan' Season 4 Episode 5: Elizabeth Wright learns twisted truth about threat
In 'Jack Ryan' Season 4, episode 5, a new shocking truth comes to light, this time exposing Elizabeth Wright's misguided trust in the enemy
2023-07-14 08:00
Tottenham join race for Blackburn's Adam Wharton
Tottenham join race for Blackburn's Adam Wharton
Tottenham are the latest Premier League team to show an interest in Blackburn's Adam Wharton. The midfielder is also admired by the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United.
2023-11-28 19:30
FIFA 22: All Leaked Community TOTS So Far
FIFA 22: All Leaked Community TOTS So Far
The Community Team of the Season is set to arrive in FIFA 22 on Friday, April 29, featuring players from all over Europe. Voting officially ended earlier this week. Here are all the leaked Community TOTS cards we have so far.
1970-01-01 08:00