Saturday's action in the English top flight brought disappointment to contenders for top spots. Chelsea, playing with ten men, lost their victory against Burnley in added time, finishing the match 1-1. A similar fate befell Aston Villa, who salvaged a 1-1 draw with Leeds United at the death thanks to a goal from Tammy Abraham. Meanwhile, West Ham United could only manage a goalless draw with Bournemouth, wasting a chance to escape the relegation zone.

Chelsea's dramatic finish

The Londoners led from the 4th minute, but after Fofana's red card, they conceded a goal for a 1-1 draw in added time against Burnley.

Abraham rescues a point for Villa

Aston Villa drew 1-1 with Leeds after a goal from Tammy Abraham in the 88th minute, which however distances them from the title race.

West Ham's ineffectiveness

Despite 19 attempts on goal, Nuno Espírito Santo's team drew goalless with Bournemouth and remains in eighteenth place in the table.

James Milner's record

The veteran of English pitches broke the record for Premier League appearances during his team's victorious match against Brentford.

Saturday's series of Premier League matches was marked by missed opportunities and on-field discipline problems. At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea took the lead as early as the 4th minute through João Pedro but couldn't increase their advantage. The situation became complicated in the 72nd minute when Wesley Fofana received a second yellow card. Playing with a man down, Liam Rosenior's side retreated into defense, which backfired in the 93rd minute. Zian Flemming capitalized on a precise cross from James Ward-Prowse from a corner kick and headed home to secure a valuable point for Burnley. For "The Blues," this was already their sixth red card in the current campaign, making them the league's most undisciplined team. Equally thrilling was the clash at Villa Park. Aston Villa, still dreaming of the championship title, were sensationally losing to Leeds United after an impressive 30-meter free-kick from Anton Stach. The hosts were rescued by Tammy Abraham, returning to the club, who directed the ball into the net with his knee in the 88th minute. Although the draw allowed Villa to keep pace with league leaders Arsenal, their style of play and dropped points at home are causing concern among fans. The rivalry between Chelsea and Burnley has a longer history in the Premier League; after the latest draw, the record of these meetings includes 20 matches, of which the Londoners have lost only one, although 8 of the 9 points earned by Burnley in these clashes have come at Chelsea's stadium. At the bottom of the table, West Ham fans experienced frustration. "The Hammers" dominated the match against Bournemouth, taking 19 shots on goal, but poor finishing, including a missed chance by Jarrod Bowen in the final seconds, resulted in a goalless draw. Nuno Espírito Santo's team remains in the relegation zone, missing the opportunity to overtake Nottingham Forest. 8 — red cards seen by Chelsea players this season Results of the 27th round of the Premier League (21.02.2026): Chelsea 1:1 Burnley; Aston Villa 1:1 Leeds United; West Ham 0:0 Bournemouth „I am still learning who I can rely on when things get difficult.” — Liam Rosenior

Mentioned People

  • Liam Rosenior — Chelsea manager, who criticized defensive errors after the draw with Burnley.
  • Tammy Abraham — Aston Villa striker, who scored the equalizing goal in his return league debut at Villa Park.
  • Nuno Espírito Santo — West Ham manager, lamenting the lack of effectiveness from his forwards.