Match report as Chelsea are held to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge by Burnley; Kai Havertz had given the hosts a half-time lead; but substitute Matej Vydra’s late header secured the Clarets a point; the Blues lead Manchester City by three points at the top of the Premier League
Saturday 6 November 2021 17:18, UK
Matej Vydra’s late strike earned Burnley an unlikely 1-1 draw at Premier League leaders Chelsea.
Kai Havertz, playing as a stand-in striker with both Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner still sidelined with injury, headed Chelsea ahead just past the half-hour mark.
However, despite not having had an effort on goal until that point, Burnley levelled matters totally against the run of play in the 79th minute when substitute Vydra nodded in from close range after a well-worked move.
As a result, Chelsea lead the Premier League by three points from Manchester City following their 2-0 win at Man Utd earlier in the day, while Burnley stay 18th.
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After the international break, Chelsea take on Leicester City at the King Power Stadium (12.30pm), while Burnley face Crystal Palace at Turf Moor (3pm), with both Premier League games taking place on Saturday November 20.