EPL 2016-17: Burnley 1-1 Chelsea, 5 talking points

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12:  Eden Hazard of Chelsea is closed down by George Boyd of Burnley during the Premier League match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor on February 12, 2017 in Burnley, England.  (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Burnley hosted Chelsea on a blustery winter evening at Turf Moor

#2 Robbie Brady

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12:  Robbie Brady of Burnley scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor on February 12, 2017 in Burnley, England.  (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Robbie Brady (second right) scored against Chelsea from a free kick

Robbie Brady made his home debut for the Clarets on Sunday as Northern Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane watched on from the stands. It looked like he was going to put on an embarrassing display in front of the United legend when he allowed Victor Moses to run on, leaving the Nigerian unmarked. Brady almost gifted Chelsea the goal as he failed to make a good enough tackle on the wing-back as well.

However, the Northern Irish international had the opportunity to make amends as he faced Chelsea’s wall in an attempt to score from a free kick. His attempt couldn’t have been any more straight out of the textbook than it was. Aiming the ball over the wall, the shot curled into the net just far enough from Courtois’ outstretched hand to give Burnley some hope. His goal also ended Chelsea’s run of not having conceded from a free kick since March 2013 when Rickie Lambert scored.

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