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Fofana Red Card Costs Chelsea Against Burnley

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Chelsea's Wesley Fofana was sent off in the 72nd minute as the Blues dropped two points against Burnley in a dramatic 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. João Pedro had given Chelsea the lead in the fourth minute, but Zian Flemming's stoppage-time header from a James Ward-Prowse corner snatched a point for the visitors.

Chelsea looked comfortable after Pedro's early goal, with Cole Palmer in fine form as they dominated the struggling Burnley side. The visitors barely threatened before Fofana's second yellow card for a late challenge on Ward-Prowse changed the game's complexion. Reduced to 10 men, Chelsea wilted in the closing stages.

Flemming's 90th-minute equalizer was a bitter blow for manager Liam Rosenior, whose side had shown improvement since taking charge but still struggle with discipline - this was their eighth red card of the season. The draw leaves Chelsea in 12th place with 45 points, while Burnley remain in the relegation zone with 19 points. The result highlights Chelsea's ongoing issues with finishing games and maintaining composure when under pressure.