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Soccer-Villa and Chelsea drop points, Milner breaks Premier league record
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 21, 2026
2 min readLast updated: February 21, 2026
Tags:Premier League
Quick Summary
Villa and Chelsea were held to 1-1 draws, denting a title push and top‑four chase. Brighton’s James Milner set a new Premier League appearance record in a 2-0 win at Brentford.
Villa, Chelsea Held as Milner Sets Premier League Appearance Record
Venues: Villa Park, Stamford Bridge, Brentford
Premier League Roundup and Milner’s Milestone
BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Aston Villa's faint Premier League title hopes suffered a blow as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Leeds United and Chelsea's top-four ambitions were damaged when they dropped two points against relegation-bound Burnley on Saturday.
Scorers and Key Moments
Villa 1-1 Leeds: Late Equaliser
Anton Stach's stunning 31st-minute free kick past Emiliano Martinez looked like giving Leeds a vital victory at Villa Park but substitute Tammy Abraham levelled late on.
Title Race Context
The draw left third-placed Villa on 51 points from 27 games, seven behind leaders Arsenal who go to north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Manchester City can cut Arsenal's lead down to two points if they beat Newcastle United later.
Leeds are in 15th place, seven points above third-bottom West Ham United who host Bournemouth.
Pedro Scores; Flemming Levels
Chelsea 1-1 Burnley: Red Card Drama
Chelsea moved above Manchester United into fourth spot on goal difference but it was two points dropped as they drew 1-1 with Burnley at Stamford Bridge.
Joao Pedro put Chelsea ahead but the hosts were reduced to 10 men when Wesley Fofana received a second yellow card and Burnley equalised in stoppage time through Zian Flemming.
Milner Sets Appearance Record
Brighton & Hove Albion's James Milner broke the Premier League appearance record in his side's 2-0 win at Brentford.
The 40-year-old former Manchester City and Liverpool player made his 654th appearance to go past Gareth Barry.
(Reporting by Martyn Herman, Editing by Ed Osmond)
Key Takeaways
- •Aston Villa drew 1-1 with Leeds after Anton Stach’s free kick and a late Tammy Abraham equalizer.
- •Chelsea were held 1-1 by Burnley; Joao Pedro scored before Zian Flemming’s stoppage-time leveller.
- •Brighton’s James Milner set a new Premier League appearance record in a 2-0 win at Brentford.
- •Villa remain seven points behind leaders Arsenal, with Man City able to close the gap later.
- •Leeds sit 15th, seven points clear of the drop; Chelsea edge into fourth on goal difference.
Frequently Asked Questions about Soccer-Villa and Chelsea drop points, Milner breaks Premier league record
1What is the main topic?
Aston Villa and Chelsea both dropped points with 1-1 draws, while Brighton’s James Milner set a new Premier League appearance record.
2How do these results affect the standings?
Villa stay third, seven points behind Arsenal; Chelsea move into fourth on goal difference. Leeds remain 15th, seven points above the relegation zone.
3Who scored in the matches mentioned?
Anton Stach and Tammy Abraham scored in Villa vs Leeds. Joao Pedro scored for Chelsea before Zian Flemming equalised for Burnley. Brighton won 2-0 at Brentford.
