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match but profiting from own goals in quick succession.
Andre Schurrle’s wonderful early strike was cancelled out in the 20th minute when Jeff Hendrick’s effort went in off Joe Bryan. Three minutes later Denis Odoi inadvertently beat Sergio Rico, heading in after Hendrick crossed.
Burnley held on to record a third consecutive league victory, further easing their relegation fears.
West Ham handed Arsenal a second loss in three Premier League matches, damaging Unai Emery’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
Youth team graduate Declan Rice scored his first West Ham goal in the 1-0 victory, the 19-yearold placing the ball into the top of the net after being set up by Samir Nasri on the former Arsenal midfielder’s league debut for West Ham.
Fifth-placed Arsenal are six points behind Chelsea, who beat Newcastle 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.
The hosts went ahead in the ninth minute after Pedro chipped over Martin Dubravka, however despite their overwhelming possession, Chelsea were often frustrated by the defence of Newcastle, who then levelled from a corner in the 40th minute, as Ciaran Clark headed home.
But Chelsea restored their lead in the 57th minute when Willian curled in a fine shot to the top corner.
In other matches, 10-man Southampton climbed out of the relegation zone with a 2-1 win at Leicester, while Watford won 2-1 at Crystal Palace.