Pressure builds on Maresca following Chelsea draw with Bournemouth

Chelsea could not shake off the negativity at Stamford Bridge when Enzo Maresca's choice to take off Cole Palmer drew boos in a 2-2 stalemate versus bottom-table Bournemouth on Tuesday

The match saw all four goals netted within the first 27 minutes, extending Chelsea's poor streak to just one Premier League victory in their last seven outings.

David Brooks handed the Cherries an ideal opener, yet Bournemouth soon demonstrated the reason behind leaking more away goals than any other team in the English top division.

Palmer levelled things up via a penalty kick, then Enzo Fernandez found plenty of room to smash the ball into the upper corner.

However Chelsea struggled again with a long throw, allowing Justin Kluivert to slot home Antoine Semenyo's cross at the far post.

The supporters voiced their annoyance at Maresca pulling Palmer for Joao Pedro shortly past the hour.

Things nearly turned dire for the Blues in added time if Enes Unal had not squandered a clear opportunity for Bournemouth's initial triumph since October 26.

Newcastle grabbed only their second league away success of the campaign but endured tension after a strong beginning to overcome struggling Burnley 3-1.

Strikes by Joelinton and Yoane Wissa put the Magpies ahead 2-0 within seven minutes.

Burnley remain without a win in 10 matches, yet they must ponder why they could not at least earn a share of the points.

Josh Laurent pulled one back midway through the opening period and struck the frame twice late on during their bid for parity, prior to Bruno Guimaraes confirming the win for Eddie Howe's squad.

A weakened Everton rose into the upper table half by outplaying ex-manager Sean Dyche for the second occasion this month against Nottingham Forest.

The Toffees had failed to find the net since their 3-0 triumph over Forest on December 6, but managed efforts via James Garner and Thierno Barry, positioning Dyche's side merely four points clear of the drop zone.

Forest's situation might have deteriorated further if West Ham had not relinquished their advantage on two occasions, resulting in a 2-2 tie at home to Brighton.

Jarrod Bowen put the Hammers ahead early on, followed by a sequence involving three penalties before the break.

Danny Welbeck equalised for Brighton, then struck the crossbar on his subsequent penalty.

Lucas Paqueta converted to regain West Ham's edge, although Joel Veltman nodded in from a corner around the hour mark.