EPL: Chelsea, Aston Villa drop points as Brighton win
Naija News • Feb 21
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Chelsea’s hopes of Champions League qualification suffered a setback as Burnley snatched a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Blues remain in the Premier League’s top four only on goal difference after failing to capitalise on Joao Pedro’s fourth-minute opener.
Chelsea controlled much of the game until Wesley Fofana was sent off in the 72nd minute for a second yellow card. Burnley took full advantage, with Zian Flemming heading in a 93rd-minute equaliser from a corner, keeping the Clarets’ slim survival hopes alive. The draw moves Burnley to within eight points of safety.
At Villa Park, Aston Villa continued their recent struggles with a 1-1 draw against Leeds. Anton Stach put the visitors ahead with a spectacular 40-yard free-kick, but Tammy Abraham secured a ...