2 h. ago Ruud van Nistelrooy faces easy Leicester decision as Man Utd icon’s worst fears come true

Manchester United icon Ruud van Nistelrooy has led Leicester to an instant return to the Championship after their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed with defeat to Liverpool

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10 h. ago ‘Back where we belong’: Leeds and Burnley savour promotion heroics

Scott Parker says achievement ‘means everything’Daniel Farke lauds his side for delivering ‘in great style’The Burnley head coach, Scott Parker, described his third Premier League promotion as his best yet after taking Burnley up, while Daniel Farke said Leeds are “back where we belong” after securing a top-flight return.Parker has taken Fulham and Bournemouth to the Premier League in previous jobs and will have a third chance to challenge the elite next season after two goals from Josh Brownhill edged Burnley past third-placed Sheffield United to ensure their opponents can no longer catch them or Leeds. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Burnley’s ‘boring’ label brings sweetest of rewards as Clarets secure promotion to Premier League

Burnley 2-1 Sheffield United: Clarets’ iron defence has proved the key to success as a double from captain Josh Brownhill fired them back into the top flight

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11 h. ago Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League after Clarets beat Sheffield United – as it happened

Burnley’s 2-1 win means they and Leeds return to the Premier League while the Blades head for the playoffsPeep! We’re off – and in no time at all, Sheffield United create a decent chance “Smug Leeds fan here, I was nervous at 3pm, it all went away after 26 mins,” cheers Jeremy Boyce. “Big one tonight then, a must-win for Wilder’s Blades. This is going to rattle their teeth and nerves. Do they go all out for the win ? Or keep some back for the possible playoffs?” Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Brownhill’s double sinks Sheffield United and earns promotion for Burnley

When Burnley last escaped the Championship for the promised land of the Premier League, they blew a hole in the wall under Vincent Kompany. Scott Parker decided it was more sensible to chisel their way out, inch by inch, completing their route to freedom with a tense victory over Sheffield United.Amid the change of owners, managers and styles, the captain Josh Brownhill has been a mainstay throughout and it was fitting his two goals completed the painstaking job. Parker’s promotion push has been the polar opposite to Kompany’s approach. The Belgian’s all-conquering side played fast, aggressive, attacking football, whereas the current style is based on discipline and defensive organisation. Burnley have conceded 15 goals in 44 games, a record anyone would be proud of and the foundation of their success. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League after Clarets beat Sheffield United 2

Clarets can seal promotion in 5.30pm BST kick-offGet in touch: email Niall with your thoughtsPeep! We’re off – and in no time at all, Sheffield United create a decent chance “Smug Leeds fan here, I was nervous at 3pm, it all went away after 26 mins,” cheers Jeremy Boyce. “Big one tonight then, a must-win for Wilder’s Blades. This is going to rattle their teeth and nerves. Do they go all out for the win ? Or keep some back for the possible playoffs?” Continue reading...

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12 h. ago BREAKING Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League during Championship's manic Monday

Championships sides Leeds United and Burnley are both Premier League football clubs once more after a manic matchday on Easter Monday

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12 h. ago Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League during Championship's manic Monday

Championships sides Leeds United and Burnley are both Premier League football clubs once more after a manic matchday on Easter Monday

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12 h. ago Leeds and Burnley BOTH promoted back to Premier League as rivals left heartbroken

Leeds and Burnley headed into the Easter weekend knowing that promotion was on the cards and both teams will return to the Premier League after the Clarets beat Sheffield United

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8 d. ago Virgil van Dijk’s header sinks West Ham to edge Liverpool closer to title

When Liverpool fans next congregate at Anfield in two Sundays’ time it should be for an occasion they have craved for 35 years: to celebrate a league title triumph in person. A dramatic late victory over West Ham, secured by Virgil van Dijk’s 89th minute winner, left Arne Slot’s side needing a maximum of six points to claim a record-equalling 20th league championship.The destiny of the Premier League title will be confirmed next Sunday should Arsenal lose at Ipswich and Liverpool win at Leicester. If not, two more wins will make sure for the Anfield club. Leicester and Tottenham come next. They can feel it. Liverpool were second best for much of the second half against Graham Potter’s visitors and indebted to goalkeeper Alisson for delaying an equaliser until a Van Dijk error forced Andy Robertson to concede an own goal in the 86th minute. But the Liverpool captain atoned in style and celebrated a precious winner by kissing the Liver bird on his chest. A new two-year contract to fol...

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1 week ago Premier League's bottom three guilty of same mistake as manager blasts transfer strategy

The Premier League's bottom three, all promoted from last season's Championship, are heading towards the worst combined points total in history having chosen to focus on signing young and inexperienced players

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2 w. ago Celtic diehards shudder at comparison with team who mustn't be named as Rangers takeover claim goes public – Hotline

Andy Newport manned the phone and it was a manic Monday with Hoops legions venting their anger

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