Aston Villa\u2019s faint Premier League title hopes suffered a blow as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Leeds United and Chelsea\u2019s top four ambitions were damaged when they dropped two points against relegation-bound Burnley on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Anton Stach\u2019s stunning 31st-minute free kick past Emiliano Martinez looked like giving Leeds a vital victory at Villa Park but substitute Tammy Abraham levelled late on.<\/p>\n
The draw left third-placed Villa on 51 points from 27 games, seven behind leaders Arsenal who go to north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Manchester City can cut Arsenal\u2019s lead down to two points if they beat Newcastle United later.<\/p>\n
Leeds are in 15th place, seven points above third-bottom West Ham United who host Bournemouth.<\/p>\n
Chelsea moved above Manchester United into fourth spot on goal difference but it was two points dropped as they drew 1-1 with Burnley at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n
Joao Pedro put Chelsea ahead but the hosts were reduced to 10 men when Wesley Fofana received a second yellow card and Burnley equalised in stoppage time through Zian Flemming.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Brighton & Hove Albion\u2019s James Milner broke the Premier League appearance record in his side\u2019s 2-0 win at Brentford.<\/p>\n
The 40-year-old former Manchester City and Liverpool player made his 654th appearance to go past Gareth Barry<\/p>\n
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