Premier League round-up: James Milner breaks appearance record in Brighton victory over Brentford, Chelsea and Leeds denied wins late on

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James Milner broke the Premier League appearance record as Brighton & Hove Albion ended their winless run with a 2-0 victory away to Brentford. Elsewhere, 10-man Chelsea threw away another lead at home as Zian Flemming's 93rd-minute goal snatched a point for Burnley, while Tammy Abraham scored an 88th-minute equaliser as Aston Villa came from behind to salvage a point against Leeds United.

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James Milner broke the Premier League appearance record as Brighton & Hove Albion ended their winless run with a 2-0 victory away to Brentford.

Milner was in from the start for The Seagulls at the Gtech Community Stadium to make his 654th top-flight appearance, surpassing the record he had joint-held with Gareth Barry.

It comes more than 23 years on from Milner's debut for Leeds United as a 16-year-old, while the midfielder has also enjoyed periods at Aston Villa, Manchester City and Liverpool.

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There was more reason to celebrate for Milner, with his side winning in the league for the first time in seven matches.

Diego Gomez tucked home on the rebound to open the scoring on the half-hour mark before Danny Welbeck doubled the visitors' lead from close range on the brink of half-time.

The victory takes Brighton up to 12th in the table, surpassing Crystal Palace and Fulham, while Brentford remain in seventh.

Burnley snatch point against 10-man Chelsea

Ten-man Chelsea threw away yet another lead at home as Zian Flemming's 93rd-minute goal snatched a point for Burnley at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues opened the scoring inside four minutes as Joao Pedro finished from close range following Pedro Neto's low cross into the box.

Liam Rosenior's side dominated until the 72nd minute when Wesley Fofana received a second yellow card, meaning the Blues were forced to play the final 20 minutes with 10 men.

Burnley pressed for the equaliser and eventually capitalised on the extra man in stoppage-time when Flemming headed home from a James Ward-Prowse corner.

Chelsea climb up to fourth with the point but only move ahead of Manchester United on goal difference, meaning Michael Carrick's side can move three points clear of the Blues with a win at Everton on Monday.

It is the second successive league game Chelsea have blown a lead at home, having been held to a 2-2 draw against Leeds last time out after establishing a 2-0 advantage.

They have dropped 17 points from winning positions at home in the league this season, which is more than any other side.

Following victory over Crystal Palace last week, Scott Parker's side have reduced their deficit to Nottingham Forest in 17th to eight points.

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Abraham strikes late as Villa salvage draw against Leeds

Tammy Abraham scored an 88th-minute equaliser as Aston Villa came from behind to salvage a point against Leeds United.

Anton Stach had opened the scoring for the visitors in the opening period with a sensational free-kick from 30 yards out.

But two minutes from time Abraham scored his first league goal since returning to Villa in January, kneeing home from close range after an Ezri Konsa knock-down.

The draw sees Villa reduce their deficit to second-placed Manchester City to two points, before Pep Guardiola's side faced Newcastle United on Saturday night, live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

Leeds remain in 15th position.

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