MATCH of the Day 2 pundit Ruud Gullit praised Burnley's 'extremely clever' performance in holding Premier League leaders Chelsea to a draw on Sunday.

The Clarets made it eight unbeaten at home in all competitions when they drew 1-1 with Antonio Conte's side, with Robbie Brady's free-kick cancelling out Pedro's opener.

"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," said former Chelsea player and manager Gullit.

"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."

Gullit added: "It is a weak spot because it leaves space to exploit if teams can get the ball into that channel behind (Marcos) Alonso, but you usually have to do it quickly.

"Burnley managed it early on by playing long balls up to Andre Gray that forced Gary Cahill and David Luiz to come out wide, out of their comfort zone."

Gullit was also impressed by the speed of Burnley's transition from defence to attack.

"Burnley got their tactics exactly right on Sunday. Their attitude was spot-on too," he said.

"Their game plan, and the way they executed it, was an example of how the right system and attitude gives you a chance when you are facing a side with more technical quality.

"Chelsea are always well organised under Conte as well, of course, but they struggled to control the game because of Burnley's approach.

"Sean Dyche's side played a lot of long balls right from the start of the game, but they did not just lump the ball forward for the sake of it. Those passes had a purpose.

"It meant they bypassed midfield - an area where Dyche knew his side would be over-powered - and got the ball to Burnley's two strikers as quickly as possible.

"Chelsea had lots of the ball in the second half, but they did not find much space or create lots of chances and, after the break, it was significant that Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton did not have to make a save.

"The Clarets have an incredible home record this season and, although they were beaten by Arsenal and Manchester City, they caused them plenty of problems too.

"Dyche's side have to work very hard for every point they pick up but they got their reward for it this time - and they fully deserved their draw."