Ten-man Chelsea held by Burnley as late Zian Flemming goal stuns Blues

Zian Flemming scored a stoppage-time equaliser to deny ten-man Chelsea victory as the Blues were booed off following a frustrated draw against battling Burnley.

Liam Rosenior’s side appeared comfortably on course for victory after Joao Pedro’s early strike, only for their discipline to unravel once again.

Wesley Fofana received his marching orders for a second bookable offence, planting his studs on James Ward-Prowse’s foot to leave the hosts with a numerical disadvantage.

It marked the eighth time this season the west London club have been reduced to 10 men, a recurring issue that ultimately cost them two crucial points.

Clarets punish Blues indiscipline

Burnley took full advantage of their lifeline, with Flemming rising highest to power home a header from a corner in the 93rd minute.

The Dutch forward capitalised on virtually non-existent marking to silence the home crowd and secure a result that keeps the Clarets’ survival hopes alive.

The visitors remain second from bottom but have closed the gap to safety to eight points following this resilient display.

Chelsea were fortunate not to finish with nine men after Tosin Adarabioyo escaped punishment for a shove on the Burnley goalscorer earlier in the half.

Stamford Bridge unrest continues

Despite moving up to fourth in the Premier League table, the final whistle was met with a chorus of boos from the Stamford Bridge faithful.

The result means all three promoted sides – Sunderland, Leeds, and now Burnley – have come from behind to take points in west London this campaign.

While the draw keeps them in the Champions League places, the inability to close out matches against relegation-threatened opposition will concern Rosenior as the season approaches its climax.