Premier League: Chelsea 2-0 Burnley - Thomas Tuchel clinch first victory as Blues Manager

Chelsea defeated Burnley 2-0 at the Stamford Bridge in their Premier League match on Sunday 31. Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso scored to help Thomas Tuchel earn his first win as Blues new head coach.

Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta celebrates after opening scoring for Chelsea against Burnley. Photo: ChelseaFC

Azpilicueta, the longest-serving player in the team converted an assist from Callum Hudson-Odoi as he placed the ball past goalkeeper Nick Pope to hand the hosts the lead before halftime.

Marcos Alonso celebrates after scoring Chelsea's second goal against Burnley. Photo: @ChelseaFC

Alonso, who is countryman to Azpilicueta, sealed victory for Chelsea late in the 84th minute, beautifully controlling a Christian Pulisic cross before volleying over Pope at his near post.

Full-Time at Stamford Bridge: Chelsea 2-0 Burnley ⬇

It ends 2-0 🔥 A dominating performance from the Blues today💪 #CHEBUR pic.twitter.com/TejBsdtFCk
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 31, 2021

It was Chelsea second clean sheet under Thomas Tuchel who took over as Blues Manager from Frank Lampard who was relieved of his post following recent poor results.

Tuchel's first game was against Wolverhampton Wanderers which ended without a goal.

Thomas Tuchel celebrates first triumph as Chelsea Head Coach ⬇