Burnley vs Chelsea player ratings as Dwight McNeil really struggles as Clarets thrashed

Burnley suffered a damaging Premier League loss to Chelsea as their survival hopes were dealt a blow.

The Clarets had the better chances in the first half but fell apart at the start of the second to fall to a demoralising defeat.

Reece James, a Kai Havertz brace and a Christian Pulisic goal saw Chelsea saw four in a little over 20 minutes to romp to victory.

Here's how we rated the Clarets from the Turf Moor clash.

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Nick Pope

Denied James with his feet in first half and could perhaps have been better positioned for Havertz header 5

Connor Roberts

Important header to deny Jorginho late in first half but caught under ball for Havertz header 4

Nathan Collins

Headed first half chance over and was pretty good in first half but part of defensive collapse in second 5

James Tarkowski

Terrible error for Chelsea fourth and couldn't stop the Chelsea chances coming 4

Charlie Taylor

Struggled to contain James as Chelsea ran riot 4

Aaron Lennon

Started really well and caused problems down his flank but faded in second half 5

Josh Brownhill

Wasn't really in the game as Chelsea dominated in midfield 4

Ashley Westwood

Dithered in the box to allow Jorginho a chance and 4

Dwight McNeil

Missed golden chance in the first half when lifting a shot over from eight yards and had to do better when trying to find Lennon just before break. Turned too easily for James opener and confidence took a battering 3

Wout Weghorst

Saw an effort cleared off the line by Thiago early on and continued to work hard in losing cause 5

Jay Rodriguez

Recalled to the XI and did well to recover ball for McNeil's second opportunity before being replaced 5

Subs

Maxwel Cornet

Injected a bit of life into Burnley but couldn't find a moment 5

Ashley Barnes

Replaced Weghorst and put himself about

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