EPL: Chelsea 2 - 2 Burnley - As it happened

The players clash at the end of the match - Andrew Boyers/Action/Reuters/TheGuardian

Chelsea moved above Arsenal into fourth position in the Premier League as they were held by Burnley in a thrilling game at Stamford Bridge.


With rivals Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United all losing over the weekend, Chelsea will be frustrated that they could not take full advantage.

All the goals were scored in the opening 24 minutes with Jeff Hendrick giving Burnley an eighth-minute lead before N'Golo Kante equalised after wonderful skill by Eden Hazard.

Gonzalo Higuain put Chelsea in front six minutes and 14 seconds after Burnley's opener.

However, the visitors were level when Ashley Barnes scored from close range, his 11th league goal of the season.

One point each - As posted...👇👇

Four goals shared. One point each today.#CHEBUR pic.twitter.com/2Oq6qWjZnL

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 22, 2019

Burnley are now almost certainly safe from relegation with three games to go, holding a nine-point advantage over 18th-placed Cardiff and with a goal difference 17 better than the Welsh side.

On a frustrating night for Maurizio Sarri's side, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Kante went off injured.