Brady hits the free-kick. Dave Thompson Dave Thompson

CHELSEA HAD THE chance to open up a 12-point advantage at the top of the Premier League with victory away to Burnley this afternoon but ended up drawing 1-1.

The Blues enjoyed the perfect start with a goal after seven minutes  at Turf Moor.

Victor Moses found Pedro and the Spaniard struck past Tom Heaton with a confident finish.

However, Ireland midfielder Robbie Brady, making his first start for the Clarets, hit back in spectacular fashion on 24 minutes.

The former St Kevin’s Boys youngster stepped up to bend a free-kick over the wall and into the top corner.

Celebrating his equaliser. Dave Thompson Dave Thompson

Stephen Ward is also playing for the home side but Jeff Hendrick is suspended.

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