Raheem Sterling led the Chelsea charge as he played a key role in Mauricio Pochettino's team's 4-1 dismantling of Burnley.
Wilson Odobert gave Burnley a shock lead as he became the Clarets' youngest-ever Premier League goalscorer at just 18, but Sterling, left out of the England squad for the upcoming international games, forced an own goal by Ameen Al-Dakhil that drew Chelsea level before winning the penalty that made it 2-1, converted by Cole Palmer.
Referee Stuart Attwell pointed to the spot and Palmer duly converted the penalty for his first Chelsea goal.
Sterling then grabbed a goal himself with a crisp finish before setting up the attack that led to Nicolas Jackson's goal which wrapped up the points.
Chelsea scored a decisive third 10 minutes later - and it was no surprise who got his name on the scoresheet. Sterling's confident finish found the bottom right corner of the net after he was released on goal by Conor Gallagher.
Sterling then crossed to Palmer, who found Jackson, on as a substitute on his return from suspension, and he made sure of the points with a tidy finish.
Pochettino believes Sterling can prove Gareth Southgate was wrong to leave him out of another England squad. "I think a player with his experience knows he needs to perform and to show the manager of the national team he was wrong in the decision," Pochettino said. "Only with performances and scoring goals is he going to show he deserved to go."
Player ratings
Burnley: Trafford (6), Al-Dakhil (5), Delcroix (5), Taylor (6), Brownhill (6), Odobert (7), Cullen (6), Vitinho (5), Berge (6), Tresor (6), Foster (7)
Subs: Koleosho (6), Roberts (6), Larsen (6), O'Shea (6)
Chelsea: Sanchez (7), Disasi (7), Silva (7), Colwill (7), Cucurella (7), Gallagher (8), Caicedo (8), Fernandez (7), Sterling (9), Broja (6), Palmer (8)
Subs: Jackson (8), Mudryk (7), Maatsen (7)
Player of the match: Raheem Sterling
Chelsea on the rise...
Back-to-back wins and clean sheets had provided hope that Chelsea were finally over their period of malaise in the Premier League but those fears returned when Burnley struck first with their first shot.
Lyle Foster scampered through into space before finding Odobert, who was making his first Premier League start for the club. He struck a fine strike through Marc Cucurella's legs which found its way into the bottom corner. At just 18 years and 313 days old, he became the club's youngest Premier League scorer.
Team news
Vincent Kompany made four changes from the win at Luton with Hannes Delcroix, Wilson Odobert, Vitinho and Mike Tresor all handed starts.
Just the one change made by Mauricio Pochettino as Raheem Sterling returned from illness, replacing Mykhailo Mudryk
Chelsea failed to put Burnley under much pressure but it was Sterling, carrying the fight with his direct dribbling, that offered their only real dangerous attacking outlet. He provided the inspiration just before half-time when his cross from the left deflected off Al-Dakhil's thigh and somehow looped into the far corner over goalkeeper James Trafford.
Chelsea, who had not won in their previous 19 Premier League games when conceding first, looked in ruthless mood, especially down Sterling's flank. Two minutes into the second half, a sudden burst of speed from Sterling took him away from Vitinho, who clipped the Chelsea man on the edge of the box. It was his 25th penalty won in the Premier League - no player has won more.
Poch: Sterling was fantastic
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino was thrilled with his side's performance after they thrashed Burnley 4-1.
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino: "I'm so pleased with the performance. Even when we conceded we were playing well. A fully deserved victory, we conceded with the first chance and that was a key part but we controlled the game.
"He (Sterling) was fantastic, involved with scoring and creating three goals. It was important for him to feel the net for his confidence.
"We go into the international break with good feelings."
What's next?
Burnley head to Brentford in the Premier League after the international break on Saturday October 21; kick-off 3pm.
Chelsea face a visit from Arsenal in the league on Saturday October 21, live on Sky Sports Premier League from 5pm; kick-off 5.30pm.
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