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Defending Premier League champs Chelsea shocked by Burnley

Sam Vokes scored twice as Burnley torpedoed defending champions Chelsea 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in one of the most sensational opening-weekend results.
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante, left, challenges for the ball with Burnley's Jack Cork during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante, left, challenges for the ball with Burnley's Jack Cork during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
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Burnley's Robbie Brady vies for the ball with Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta, right, during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Burnley's Robbie Brady vies for the ball with Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta, right, during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas, left, competes for the ball with Burnley's Jack Cork during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas, left, competes for the ball with Burnley's Jack Cork during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Burnley's Stephen Ward celebrates scoring a goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Burnley's Stephen Ward celebrates scoring a goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Chelsea's Willian, right, vies for the ball with Burnley's Jack Cork during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Chelsea's Willian, right, vies for the ball with Burnley's Jack Cork during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Burnley's Stephen Ward, left, celebrates scoring a goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Burnley's Stephen Ward, left, celebrates scoring a goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta, left, talks with referee Craig Pawson during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta, left, talks with referee Craig Pawson during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Chelsea's manager Antonio Conte, left, watches the match during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Chelsea's manager Antonio Conte, left, watches the match during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas, left, competes for the ball with Burnley's Jeff Hendrick during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas, left, competes for the ball with Burnley's Jeff Hendrick during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas reacts after getting a red card during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas reacts after getting a red card during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Chelsea's Antonio Ruediger, right, vies for the ball with Burnley's Sam Vokes during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Chelsea's Antonio Ruediger, right, vies for the ball with Burnley's Sam Vokes during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Burnley's players celebrate after the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
Burnley's players celebrate after the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. | AP
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