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.

Ad/> Despite dominating possession, the home side's frustration had been growing as they were unable to find space behind Burnley's deep and stubborn defence and subsequently failed to carve out a clear-cut opportunity. Premier League'Will give them our lives' — Guardiola says City will leave nothing behind in title bid15/05/2022 AT 16:54 Buendia, however, would take full advantage when the Burnley defence switched off from John McGinn's cross, hammering a first-time effort past Nick Pope just three minutes after the break to make amends for his earlier mistake.

Now seemingly happy to play for a point, Burnley dropped deeper, inviting pressure and substitute Danny Ings — formerly of the Clarets — flashed a shot just wide before Pope kept out Bertrand Traore's header with an excellent reflex save. But the visitors almost won it right at the death when Wout Weghorst found himself but his point-blank effort was repelled by a brilliant block from Tyrone Mings.

The tension got too much for Burnley defender Matthew Lowton, who was shown a straight red card in stoppage-time for a reckless foul on Calum Chambers. In the end a well-deserved point will yield mixed feelings for a spirited Burnley.