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BIRMINGHAM, England : Burnley moved out of the relegation zone following a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa on Thursday, keeping their Premier League survival in their own hands heading into the final day of the season.
Burnley moved out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa in a dramatic night down the bottom.
Caretaker Mike Jackson insisted Burnley’s plight was never helpless after they edged to the brink of safety.
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.
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.
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has explained his thinking behind making four changes for tonight's Premier League clash with Burnley at Villa Park (8pm).
Former Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany could be set for a first managerial job in the Premier League. Kompany is the leading candidate to be named as Burnley's new manager if the Clarets can secure their top-flight survival over the next few days.