PLAYER RATINGS – Conor Gallagher and Nicolas Jackson struggle as Chelsea are held by Burnley – but Cole Palmer shines despite the chaos

Chelsea trailed 2-2 against Burnley at Stamford Bridge, a result that will frustrate both sides who had chances to claim all three points.

Cole Palmer shone through the chaos to score twice, including a cool Panenka finish to give the Blues a one-goal lead at half-time after Burnley’s Lorenz Assignon brought down Mykhailo Mudryk in the box.

Assignon was shown a second yellow card after the challenge and Clarets boss Vincent Kompany also saw his marching orders during the subsequent VAR check.

Josh Cullen’s first goal equalized for Burnley, before Palmer’s second in the 78th minute briefly gave Chelsea the lead again, before Dara O’Shea’s crucial header equalized three minutes later.

The Clarets also hit the crossbar late on with another header, but the hosts held on for a point. HEre’s MailSport’s match ratings from Chelsea 2-2 Burnley:

Chelsea

Dorde Petrovic – 5.5 – was the considerably quieter of the two goalkeepers and got low once to deny Cullen, but could do nothing as Burnley’s Rodriguez hit the crossbar late on.

Malo Gusto-6 – added to Chelsea’s injury problems when he retired late with a hamstring problem after a reasonable performance on the left.

Axel Disasi-6 – scored from close range, but was ruled out by VAR after the ball went in via his elbow.

Benoit Badiashile-6 – the French defender could The Clarets unable to stop them from scoring two goals as the Blues’ weaknesses at the back continue.

Marc Cucurella-6 – yellow for a cynical foul that denied Burnley the chance to attack in the first half. Solid otherwise, with a header comfortably saved by Muric.

Moises Caicedo-6 – was replaced by Sterling for the last 15 minutes or so, having formed part of a solid defensive midfield line alongside Fernandez.

Enzo Fernandez – 6.5 – had three shots against the Clarets but couldn’t find a way out from the center of the home side’s midfield.

Cole Palmer – 7.5 – remained calm during the long wait for the penalty and scored a Panenka with style as Muric dived to the left. He got between the centre-backs for his second goal and once again showed why he is one of the Blues’ key figures.

Conor Gallagher-5.5 – booked in stoppage time of the first half for one of his mistakes. Taken off the field after just over an hour for Madueke, after a struggle.

Mychailo Mudryk – 7 – brought down for the penalty, as part of a strong performance after his heroics in midweek with Ukraine to send them to Germany in the summer.

Nicolas Jackson – 5.5 – missed a great opportunity to take the lead with just under 20 minutes to go.

Substitutes: Noni Madueke (for Gallagher 62′) – 6 – can’t leave much of an impression, having replaced Gallagher for the last half hour.

Raheem Sterling (for Caicedo 73′) – 6.5 – came off the bench to provide Palmer’s second assist with a beautiful back heel. Missed a free header to make it 3-2 to the Blues.

Alfie Gilchrist (for Gusto 87′) – was called up in the last few minutes to replace the injured Gusto.

Manager: Mauricio Pochettino – 5 – Blues dominated the first half, but only managed to score the penalty. They were also almost undone by two headers in the last ten minutes. Top four? What does that make Burnley?

Burnley

Arijanet Muric-7 – made saves to deny Fernandez, Jackson, Mudryk and Cucurella in the first half, before Palmer’s penalty. Heroic saves in the second half to keep Burnley in the game, showing why Kompany has placed his faith in him.

Lorenz Assignon-4 – booked for pulling Mudryk and sent off for bringing down the Ukrainian European Championship qualifying hero in the penalty area for the opening goal.

Dara O’Shea – 7 – ran to the near post and headed home Burnley’s equalizer with a thunderous header. Part of a brilliant defensive performance for the Irishman.

Maxime Esteve – 6.5 – formed a strong defensive partnership with O’Shea and limited Chelsea to half-chances that they could not capitalize on. Booked in stoppage time for delaying a free kick.

Vitinho -6.5 – made two successful tackles on the left side of the defensive line as Burnley tried to keep the Blues at bay.

Jacob Bruun Larsen-6 – the Dane had a few early chances, but was unable to convert them. At half-time he was taken off the field for Josh Brownhill.

Josh Cullen – 8 – caught Caicedo with a follow-up that had to be booked in the first half. Came out after the restart and hit the ball for the first time to send it flying past Petrovic for Burnley’s equalizer two minutes into the second half. Turned provider with the corner that set up O’Shea’s equalizer.

Sander Berge-7 – The Norwegian midfielder put in a solid performance in midfield against Chelsea dominating the match, but not the score.

Wilson Odobert-7– curled a shot that forced a good save from Petrovic in the first fifteen minutes. Had a quieter second half before being withdrawn.

Zeki Amdouni – 6 – couldn’t do much up front before being sacrificed for Charlie Taylor after the red card.

Lyle Foster-7 – had a headed chance to give Burnley the lead, but Petrovic was able to make the save. Played 70 minutes before being replaced by Rodriguez.

Substitutes: Charlie Taylor (for Amdouni 45′) – 6 – ended up in the right back position after the red card.

Josh Brownhill (for Bruun Larsen 46′) – 7 – half-time substitution, and immediate provider for Cullen’s goal.

Jay Rodriguez (for Foster 70′) – 6 – hit the crossbar in the final minutes with a stunning header, leaving Petrovic stranded but unable to score the crucial winner.

Johann Gudmundsson (for Odobert 70′) – 6 – alongside Rodriguez in the double substitution, as Burnley tried to finish the match.

Director: Vincent Kompani -6.5 – after being sent off during the penalty check, his half-time conversation with the Clarets changed them. A valuable point in the battle against relegation, but will he think they could have achieved more?