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ASHLEY BARNES’ STRIKE DENY FULHAM BACK TO BACK WIN

Ashley Barnes’ second-half goal stopped Fulham from moving within four points of safety as Burnley earned a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor.

There were few clear-cut chances in the first half until James Tarkowski’s left-wing cross narrowly evaded Jay Rodriguez after a touch by Fulham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.

Fulham went ahead on 49 minutes when Ola Aina chested in after Joachim Andersen’s flick-on from Ademola Lookman’s corner.

Burnley got back on level terms just three minutes later when Rodriguez picked out Barnes, who fired beyond Areola.

Josh Maja and Ruben Loftus-Cheek came closest to earning a second successive win for Fulham, who remain in 18th, six points adrift of 17th-placed Newcastle United.

Burnley move up to 15th on 27 points, eight above Fulham.