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Manchester City move to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal with a tense victory against Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium.

Chelsea make it 17 points dropped from winning positions in the Premier League this season as Zian Flemming's 93rd-minute header gives Burnley a 1-1 draw, after Wesley Fofana is sent off at Stamford Bridge.

Tammy Abraham comes off the bench to score an 88th minute equaliser to cancel out Anton Stach's spectacular freekick, as Aston Villa rescue a 1-1 draw against Leeds United at Villa Park in the Premier League.

Goals from Diego Gomez and Danny Welbeck help Brighton to their first league win in six games, as Fabian Hurzeler's side see off Brentford 2-0 at the GTech Community Stadium.

Third-bottom West Ham spurn the chance to put pressure on the teams above them in the table as they are held to a 0-0 draw at home to Bournemouth.

Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri and Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana have spoken out on social media after being sent racist abuse in the aftermath of the clubs' Premier League match on Saturday.

As Manchester City continue to crank up the pressure on Arsenal, Pep Guardiola tells his players to take three days off to "enjoy life" with "caipirinhas and daiquiris".

Chelsea have more red cards than any side in the Premier League this season, and boss Liam Rosenior says they have "set fire" to points.

Brighton's James Milner starts against Brentford to break the all-time Premier League appearance record in his 654th match.