Burnley's Ashley Barnes and Chelsea's Nemanja Matic take the cover of The National's Sport cover for Monday, February 13, 2017, after Burnley played level to Premier League-leading Chelsea at Turf Moor on Sunday, drawing them 1-1.
In his analysis from the match, Richard Jolly wrote about how Chelsea can thank goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois for saving a couple of potential Burnley game-winners.
“Twice Burnley were presented with glorious chances, the outstanding Joey Barton piercing the offside trap with a pass for the overlapping Matt Lowton and David Luiz connecting with fresh air as he tried to intercept Ashley Barnes’ pass before it reached Andre Gray.
“‘Two very good chances,’ said Burnley manager Sean Dyche.
“Both players saw the goal gaping. Thibaut Courtois saved on both occasions, denying Burnley a first top-flight win over Chelsea since 1973 and a famous scalp, while illustrating why Real Madrid are credited with an interest in the keeper.”
Read Jolly's full report here.
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