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How Burnley exposed a weak spot in Chelsea's defence - Ruud Gullit

Not many teams have tested Chelsea's three-man defence this season, but Burnley showed there is a way to get at Antonio Conte's side.

The Clarets were extremely clever in Sunday's 1-1 draw, especially in the way they targeted Chelsea's left flank, which is far less disciplined defensively than their right side.

Eden Hazard always wanders inside from the left - far more than Pedro does when he starts on the right - which is what happened at Turf Moor.

Chelsea lined up in their usual 3-4-3 formation at Turf Moor, with Hazard on the left of Diego Costa, and Pedro on the right
Chelsea lined up in their usual 3-4-3 formation at Turf Moor, with Hazard on the left of Diego Costa, and Pedro on the right

That leaves Chelsea's left wing-back Marcus Alonso to advance up the pitch and give them an option wide on that flank.