Slovak goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka picked up a point for FC Burnley footballers for a 2:2 draw with Manchester United in the 21st round of the English Premier League.
In front of the home audience, he faced considerable pressure from the opponent, who sent a total of 30 shots, ten of which were directed into his goal area.
Burnley managed to get at least a point after two consecutive losses, but they still remain in the relegation position in 19th position with a total of 13 points.
The “Red Devils” were already missing Ruben Amorim on the bench in the position of head coach, the team was temporarily led by Darren Fletcher. Although the guests turned around within 10 minutes after two goals by Benjamin Šešek, Jaidon Anthony secured at least a point for the home team in the 66th minute.
Manchester City players lost more points in the fight for the title when they only drew 1:1 at home with Brighton. “Citizens” failed to score fully in the third meeting in a row, they lose five points in the table to the leader Arsenal, who, however, has a duel to spare.
The home team led from the 41st minute, when Norwegian gunner Erling Haaland won from the penalty kick.
VIDEO: Foul and converted penalty by Haaland
However, the guests won a valuable draw in the 60th minute after a precise strike by Kaoru Mitoma. Pep Guardiola’s men recorded their third draw in a row, having previously played to a draw at Sunderland (0:0) and at home with Chelsea (1:1).
City’s hesitation was not taken advantage of by third-placed Aston Villa, who played goalless at Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
Even without the new coach Liam Rosenior on the bench, Chelsea lost 1:2 on the lawn of Fulham and failed to win the fifth meeting in a row.
“The Blues” played from the 22nd minute without the suspended Marco Cucurella and from the 55th minute they were losing after a goal by Raul Jimenez.
VIDEO: Cucurella received a red card
17 minutes later, Liam Delap was able to equalize, but in the 81st minute, Harry Wilson decided on home success.
VIDEO: Fulham’s winning goal
Brentford’s players are moving up the table at the turn of the calendar year, they confirmed their good form with a 3-0 win over Sunderland. In the incomplete table, they are already in fifth position with 33 points.
VIDEO: The first goal Thiago in the match
Bournemouth won for the first time since October 26 when they beat Tottenham 3-2 to earn three valuable points in the battle for survival in the Premier League. In the fifth minute of added time, Antoine Semenyo provided the winning joy.
Premier League – 21st round:
AFC Bournemouth – Tottenham Hotspur 3:2 (2:1)
Goals: 22. Evanilson, 36. Kroupi, 90+5. Semenyo – 5. Tel, 78. Palhinha
FC Brentford – AFC Sunderland 3:0 (1:0)
Goals: 30. a 65. Thiago, 73. Jarmoljuk
Crystal Palace – Aston Villa 0:0
FC Everton – Wolverhampton Wanderers 1:1 (1:0)
Goals: 17. Keane – 69. Mane, ČK: 83. Keane, 90. Grealish (both Everton) after the second ŽK
FC Fulham – FC Chelsea 2:1 (0:0)
Goals: 55. Jimenez, 81. Wilson – 72. Delap, ČK: 22. Cucurella (Chelsea)
Manchester City – FC Brighton 1:1 (1:0)
Goals: 41. Haaland (from 11 m) – 60. Mitoma
FC Burnley – Manchester United 2:2 (1:0)
Goals: 13. Heaven (vl.), 66. Anthony – 50. a 60. Šeško
/M. Dúbravka (Burnley) caught the whole match/
Newcastle United – Leeds United 4:3 (1:2)
Goals: 36. of 90.+12 Barnes, 54. Joelinton, 90.+1 Guimaraes (z 11 m) – 32. Aaronson, 45.+5 Calvert-Lewin (z 11 m)
