Chelsea's David Luiz accuses Burnley of 'anti-football' as tempers flare in 2-2 draw

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Tom Doyle22 April 2019

David Luiz let fly at Burnley after Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge on Monday night, accusing the Clarets of playing "anti-football".

Sarri was sent to the stands as Chelsea blew a big chance to stake their Champions League claim by slipping to a costly Premier League draw with Burnley.

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger and Burnley goalkeeping coach Billy Mercer had to be separated by the officials at the final whistle, as a gripping encounter ended in ugly touchline scenes at Stamford Bridge.

Defender Luiz and Ashley Westwood later clashed as the teams attempted to depart via the tunnel, in a frantic west London encounter.

Burley goalkeeper Tom Heaton was booked for time-wasting in the 32nd minute by referee Kevin Friend - the earliest card for such an offence since November 2014 - and Luiz was unable to contain his anger after the game.

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The Brazilian told Sky Sports: "We tried everything to win the game.

"It's difficult when you play against a team who have two chances and score two goals and didn't want to play the game.

"It's anti-football. Losing time [time wasting] all the time, especially when you have the ball. Their players went to the floor and stopped the game.

"They were playing 11 inside the box. It's difficult to score against a team like that."

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