What's happened
Raheem Sterling's performance leads Chelsea to a convincing victory at Burnley, securing their third straight win under manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Why it matters
The win marks Chelsea's third consecutive victory under manager Mauricio Pochettino, showcasing the team's improving form and Sterling's impact despite being snubbed by the England squad.
What the papers say
The Independent emphasizes Sterling's impact on the game and his response to being left out of the England squad, while The Guardian focuses on Chelsea's overall characterful win and Pochettino's delight. The Independent also highlights Chelsea's improving form and the team's long unbeaten record at Turf Moor.
How we got here
Chelsea secured back-to-back wins prior to the Burnley match, with Mauricio Pochettino aiming to continue the team's winning momentum.
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Raheem Shaquille Sterling is a professional footballer who plays as a winger and attacking midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national team.
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Chelsea Football Club are an English professional football club based in Fulham, London. Founded in 1905, the club competes in the Premier League, the top division of English football.
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Mauricio Roberto Pochettino Trossero is an Argentine professional football manager and former player, who was most recently the manager of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.
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Burnley Football Club is an English association football club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Founded on 18 May 1882, it was one of the first to become professional, and subsequently put pressure on the Football Association to permit payments to players.