Burnley out of the drop zone with point at Villa
Burnley moved out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa in a dramatic night down the bottom.
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Burnley draw at Villa to keep survival in own hands
Nick Pope's heroics at Aston Villa handed Burnley a vital survival lifeline and kept their Premier League future in their own hands.
Aston Villa player ratings as Mings pulls off incredible block and Buendia scores in Burnley draw
Emi Buendia quickly turned from villain to hero as Aston Villa were held by Burnley on their final Villa Park showing of the season. The Argentinian, one of four changes by Steven Gerrard, dangled a leg to bring down Maxwel Cornet as Ashley Barnes put the Clarets ahead on the stroke of half-time but, just three minutes after the restart, the playmaker pounced to strike first-time past Nick Pope to make it 1-1.
Premier League result - Burnley grab precious point at Aston Villa after Ashley Barnes penalty
Burnley edged closer to safety in their desperate battle to retain their Premier League status as they held Aston Villa to a 1-1 draw away from home. Ashley Barnes converted from the penalty spot on the stroke of half-time to give Mike Jackson's side a vital lead after Max Cornet was upended by Emi Buendia.
Burnley never ‘helpless’ in battle to beat drop, insists caretaker Mike Jackson
Caretaker Mike Jackson insisted Burnley’s plight was never helpless after they edged to the brink of safety.
John McGinn has already made his feelings clear on Aston Villa amid Tottenham transfer interest
John McGinn is fully concentrated on becoming the best player he can be at Aston Villa under the guidance of Steven Gerrard amid reports that Tottenham Hotspur are interested in making a summer transfer swoop for the Scotland international.
Conte can finally axe "terrible" £91k-p/w dud as THFC eye bid for "unreal" £40m talent - opinion
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in a deal to bring John McGinn to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.
Tottenham have big advantage over Man Utd as race to sign Villa’s John McGinn hots up
Tottenham have the advantage over Manchester United as both clubs look to sign John McGinn from Aston Villa in the summer.