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Marcos Alonso with Chelsea's second goal in a 2-0 victory over Burnley Marcos Alonso has called on his Chelsea team mates to use the first win they secured against Burnley in Thomas Tuchel's second game in charge as a stepping stone to propel themselves higher up in the premier league table.  The 30 year old Spaniard was one of two Spanish defenders to score in Chelsea's lunchtime victory over Burnley , his spectacular late strike later on securing the three points after captain Cesar Azpiliqueta had netted the opener in the first half.  Alonso back in the side for the first time since September operated in the left wing-back position in the 3-4-3 position deployed by Thomas Tuchel , a system which he has excelled in for Chelsea under Antonio Conte in Chelsea's title winning campaign of 2016/17. His goal was emphatically taken which excellent control on both chest and knee before thumping a volley into the far corner . Afterwards Alonso admitted that the overall shape o...

 Goals from Azpiliqueta and Alonso secure Thomas Tuchel's       first win as Chelsea boss Cesar Azpiliqueta slots away from close range to score the first goal of the Thomas Tuchel Era Emphatic finishes from Spanish Defenders Cesar Azpiliqueta and Marcos Alonso gave Thomas Tuchel his first victory as Chelsea head catch with a comfortable 2-0 victory at home to Burnley.  The victory ensures Chelsea climb up to seventh place in the premier league however, made it a lot harder than they should have done on a cold Sunday afternoon in West London.  The first goal of the Thomas Tuchel era was scored by defender Cesar Azpiliqueta whilst taking the lead in the 41st minute , smashing home a shot in from close range past Clarets goalkeeper Nick Pope.  Fellow Spaniard Marcos Alonso secured the three points for the Blues six minutes from the end with a terrific near post volley.  As expected, Chelsea had total domination of the ball at Stamford Bridge wi...