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Swansea vs Leicester - as it happened: Paul Clement's men triumphant in relegation dogfight

Re-live all the action from Sunday's Premier League fixtures

Joe Miles
Sunday 12 February 2017 11:39 GMT
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Mawson strikes from inside the Leicester box to hand the home side the lead
Mawson strikes from inside the Leicester box to hand the home side the lead (Getty)

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After Tottenham's chances of catching Chelsea were landed a serious blow at Anfield, Antonio Conte's men now have the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table as they travel to Burnley.

But victory is far from a given. Sean Dyche's men have developed an impervious reputation at home, winning 28 out of their current 29 Premier League points at Turf Moor.

Although Chelsea will be tipped as favourites to win, a shock result against the Clarets isn't beyond the realms of possibility today.

After that, Swansea and Leicester go head to head at the bottom of the league as they continue to fight for survival.

The Foxes have been dragged to the foot of the table following a miserable run of form that has seen them failure to win in league this new year.

As for the Swans, Paul Clement's men have enjoyed something of a resurgence in recent weeks but remain dangerously close to the relegation zone with just one point separating them from the bottom three.

Follow the live action below...

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Saturday's results:

Arsenal 2-0 Hull

Manchester United 2-0 Watford

Middlesbrough 0-0 Everton

Stoke City 1-0 Crystal Palace

Sunderland 0-4 Southampton

West Ham 2-2 West Brom

Liverpool 2-0 Tottenham

FULL TIME

BURNLEY 1 - 1 CHELSEA

It's all level at the final whistle, with the second half remaining goalless. An early goal from Pedro opened the scoring, only to be levelled out by a sublime set piece strike from Brady. Conte's men looked the stronger of the two sides in the latter stages of the game, but Burnley showed indomitable spirit to battle until the 90th minute. It was a great display from a neutral point of view, with both sides giving it their all and working relentlessly for the point. 

Up next, Swansea host a struggling Leicester City as the two sides battle at the bottom of the pile. It's all on the line for both clubs at the Liberty Stadium. 

Live updates, team news and minute-by-minute coverage of all of the action coming shortly...

Joe Miles12 February 2017 15:24

TEAM NEWS: 

Joe Miles12 February 2017 15:25
Joe Miles12 February 2017 15:37

This is a huge clash for two clubs at the bottom end of the table, with just goal difference separating the two sides. Leicester remain the only side in the league to not score in 2017, so could today be the day for Ranieri's men to break this deadly curse?

Leicester have won the last four consecutive Premier League games against Swansea, so the odds stand in the 2015/16 Champions. 

Not long until kick-off now...

Joe Miles12 February 2017 15:48

After loosing 3-0 last weekend to Manchester United, Ranieri has made a few tactical tweaks in preparation for this clash. 

Joe Miles12 February 2017 15:55

WE ARE OFF!

Leicester kick off to get the first half underway. Game on!

Joe Miles12 February 2017 16:00

2 MINS

Swansea are stringing the ball around well at the back, in an early bid to assert dominance over the visitors.

Joe Miles12 February 2017 16:02

3 MINS

Naughton charges up the right and delivers a ball into the danger zone, but Huth is there to sweep away the danger.

Joe Miles12 February 2017 16:03

5 MINS

Dyer has gone to ground holding his ankle after landing awkwardly. Clement looks on with an anxious look on his face.

Joe Miles12 February 2017 16:05

7 MINS

Substitution: Routledge replaces an injured Dyer.

Joe Miles12 February 2017 16:06

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