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Flemming goal sees Aston Villa held to draw by relegated Burnley

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Burnley's Lucas Pires, left, and Aston Villa's John McGinn in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Aston Villa in Burnley, England, Sunday May 10, 2026. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP) (Martin Rickett/AP)

Aston Villa suffered a European hangover as they could only draw 2-2 with relegated Burnley at Turf Moor.

Three days after booking their spot in the Europa League final with a thumping victory over Nottingham Forest, Villa were frustrated by a spirited display from the Clarets, who had lost five straight matches.

Swathes of empty seats reflected what a miserable season it has been for Burnley at home, but Jaidon Anthony gave them an early lead and Zian Flemming clinched a point in the second half after Ross Barkley and Ollie Watkins had scored for the visitors.

A point means Villa are not yet assured of Champions League qualification through the league, although they are four points ahead of Bournemouth with only two games to play.