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Premier League round-up:
Chelsea struggle at home against Burnley
Ten-man Chelsea were left shell-shocked at Stamford Bridge as Zian Flemming headed home in the third minute of stoppage time to earn Burnley a 1-1 draw.
João Pedro’s fourth-minute strike had appeared to seal victory for the Blues, but their resolve collapsed after Wesley Fofana was dismissed for a second yellow card with 20 minutes remaining.
That setback opened the door for Flemming to convert from a James Ward-Prowse corner and snatch a dramatic late equaliser.
FT Chelsea 1-1 Burnley [Pictures from ESPN]
Man City close gap at the top after Newcastle win
Nico O’Reilly scored twice before the break as Manchester City cut Arsenal’s Premier League lead to two points with a tense 2-1 win over Newcastle.
The 20-year-old capped a dominant start at the Etihad with a superb long-range strike and later restored City’s lead with a header after Lewis Hall’s deflected effort had levelled the score.
Pep Guardiola’s side failed to extend their advantage in a rain-soaked second half, but despite seeing plenty of the ball, Newcastle were unable to find an equaliser.
FT Man City 2-1 Newcastle United [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Premier League scores in full:
Aston Villa 1-1 Leeds United
Brentford 0-2 Brighton
Chelsea 1-1 Burnley
West Ham 0-0 Bournemouth
Man City 2-1 Newcastle United
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Arsenal
The underrated star who could end Arsenal’s title pain. Read more here!
Arsenal have reportedly held initial talks over a potential transfer move for AC Milan forward Rafael Leao ahead of the summer. (Football Transfers)
Aston Villa
Aston Villa are looking to improve the defensive unit with the signing of Ruud Nijstad from FC Twente. (Sports Boom)
Barcelona
Barcelona eye surprise move for Liverpool flop who’s seeking another transfer. Full Story here!
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich have no intention of pursuing Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. (Christian Falk)
(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Chelsea
Lucas Bergvall is reportedly a target for Chelsea at the end of the season. (Football Insider)
Crystal Palace
Simon Jordan on Thomas Frank possibly becoming next Palace manager: “Yeah, possibly. A Palace job might be a reasonable job, but Palace fans might say, ‘You catapulted Tottenham into a relegation battle, we don’t want any of that. But there must be a raft of loads of other reasons behind it. But Thomas Frank’s next opportunity will be a lesser club.”
Liverpool
Liverpool told “extraordinary offer” will be needed to sign Mo Salah replacement. More details!
Liverpool could look to bring in Xabi Alonso as their manager at the end of the season, and the Spaniard wants to sign Turkish playmaker Arda Guler. (Fichajes)
Liverpool has been linked with a surprise move for the Leeds United defender Jaka Bijol. (Football Insider)
€35m deal possible: Liverpool have found their Ibrahima Konate replacement. Full Story here!
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is at something of a career crossroads ahead of this summer, with AC Milan leading the race for his signature. (Daily Briefing)
Liverpool have watched £61m centre-back colossus described as a ‘modern defensive artist’. More details!
Manchester City
Manchester City are keen to safeguard the long-term future of Rodri, with Pep Guardiola making his admiration for the midfielder abundantly clear amid ongoing contract discussions. (Sky Sports)
Manchester United
Manchester United face Arsenal competition to sign Eintracht Frankfurt’s attacking full-back Nathaniel Brown. (Caught Offside)
Manchester United are preparing for a transformative summer in midfield, with Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha and Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson emerging as key targets. (TEAMtalk)
Man Utd plot summer swoop for England U21 star as Leeds & Everton circle. Full Story here!
Manchester United are hoping to sign Rafael Leao from AC Milan at the end of the season. (Fichajes)
(Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Man United favour £200m double transfer as solution for problem position. More details!
Real Madrid
Real Madrid step up pursuit of Bundesliga star as Barcelona end interest. More details!
Tottenham
Tottenham, along with Newcastle United, are keen on the 26-year-old striker Darwin Nunez and have held talks with intermediaries about a potential move. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham Hotspur is interested in signing the Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba. (Africa Foot)
Tottenham leading preliminary negotiations to sign Premier League flop. Full Story here!