Premier League: Burnley 0-3 Chelsea - Hakim Ziyech score first top flight goal for Blues

Chelsea took all the time they needed to tear Burnley to shreds right on their home ground in their Premier League game on Saturday.

German forward Timo Werner celebrates with teammates after scoring Chelsea's third goal against hosts Burnley at the Turf Moor. Photo: @Timowerner

The Blues comfortably cruised through their hosts 3-0 at the Turf Moor with Moroccan winger Hakim Ziyech opening scoring for the visitors.

Ziyech who is one of Chelsea's new additions was praised by Manager Frank Lampard after his first Premier League goal for the London-based club.

The 27-year old Morocco international opened scoring for the Blues in the 26th minute after converting a Tammy Abraham assist.

3️⃣ points, 3️⃣ goals, ✅ clean sheet. pic.twitter.com/qOG68dsVB8

— Reece James (@reecejames_24) October 31, 2020

French centre-back Kurt Zouma doubled the lead for Chelsea in the 63rd minute through a header after a corner by Mason Mount and Timo Werner made it three for Chelsea seven minutes after Zouma's goal.

Werner's goal ensured Frank Lampard's side recorded a clean sheet at Turf Moor.

With all excitement, Blues Manager Frank Lampard hailed Hakim Ziyech who was making his first Premier League start for Chelsea, he said: "I'm really impressed and really excited. I could see his personality and work-rate off the ball.

Chelsea Manager Frank Lampard's post-match words ⬇

Lampard reports that Pulisic had a small sensation in his hamstring which is why he was pulled out of the game in the warm-up. He adds that Christian is frustrated and the muscle will need a scan.#BURCHE

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 31, 2020

"That bit of quality gives us something different."

Chelsea have earned twelve points after seven games while Burnley remain in the relegation zone with just one point after six games.