
Burnley end losing streak with draw against Villa
Burnley end a run of five-straight Premier League defeats as they draw 2-2 with Aston Villa at Turf Moor.

Burnley end a run of five-straight Premier League defeats as they draw 2-2 with Aston Villa at Turf Moor.

It was always going to be difficult to follow up the high of booking a Europa League final place for Aston Villa but this draw at Burnley fell even below those expectations. This was supposed to be the day Villa all-but-secured Champions League football by beating an already-relegated team only for them to fluff their lines at Turf Moor.Villa are four points clear of sixth-placed Bournemouth with two games remaining but this felt like a missed opportunity, even if they do have the backup of facing Freiburg in Istanbul for a place at Europe’s top table. Jaidon Anthony and Zian Flemming sandwiched goals from Ross Barkley and Ollie Watkins, ensuring Villa cannot afford to completely rest for the remainder of the domestic season. Continue reading...

Premier League survival and European qualification battles reach critical point as Leeds can secure safety by beating managerless Burnley, while Eddie Howe faces an audition to keep his Newcastle job against Brighton. Chelsea's interim coach Calum McFarlane faces first expected win against Forest, and Tottenham's relegation fight continues under Roberto De Zerbi.

Scott Parker has departed as Burnley manager following the club's relegation from the Premier League. The 45-year-old had a year remaining on his contract. Parker guided Burnley to promotion in the 2024-25 season with a record-breaking 31-match unbeaten run and 30 clean sheets. Mike Jackson takes interim charge for the final four league matches.

Manchester City beat Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor to go top of the Premier League for the first time in eight months. Erling Haaland scored the winner in the opening five minutes as City capitalised on Arsenal's shock home defeat by Bournemouth to overturn a nine-point deficit. Both teams have 70 points from 33 games, with City leading on goals scored (66-63).

Manchester City beat Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor to go top of the Premier League for the first time in eight months, overtaking Arsenal who saw their nine-point lead evaporate in just 11 days. Erling Haaland scored the winner in the opening five minutes, but City had 28 shots with an xG of 3.54 but could only manage one goal. Both teams have 70 points from 33 games, with City leading on goals scored (66-63). If both win their remaining five games, they'll finish on 85 points with goal difference potentially decisive.

Manchester City have climbed to the top of the Premier League after a 1-0 victory against Burnley, their first time at the summit in eight months. The win capitalizes on Arsenal's recent stumbles, but City's inability to extend their lead raises questions about their goal difference in a tight title race.

Manchester City secured a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor against Burnley, moving Pep Guardiola's side to the top of the Premier League table and condemning Burnley to relegation back to the Championship.

⚽️ Updates from this 8pm BST KO at Turf Moor⚽️ Premier League table | Email Simon1 min: Scott Parker has put on a grey top over his grey sweater. I think this calls his coaching credentials into question: can you be inspired by a man who seems obsessed with the colour grey?1 min: Peeeep! City get the ball rolling. Continue reading...

Manchester City beat Arsenal in a tight title-race clash, putting Pep Guardiola's side in control of the Premier League. The game was decided by fine margins - Eze's shot, Gabriel hitting the woodwork, and Havertz missing a late chance. City had 15 chances to Arsenal's 9. Arsenal, who have won only one of their last five games, remain five points behind but have a game in hand. Gabriel escaped a red card for a head flick on Haaland, while Rodri's groin injury is a concern for City.