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 Sheffield United star held back after furious clash with opponents amid pitch invasion chaos

Burnley confirmed their promotion to the Premier League and their celebrations appeared to prompt a furious response from Sheffield United's Hamza Choudhury as tension boiled over

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11 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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12 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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13 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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13 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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13 h. ago Jubilant Daniel Farke admits he'll be a 'fire beast' during Leeds United's Premier League promotion party celebrations

AADAM PATEL AT ELLAND ROAD: Daniel Farke afforded himself a little smile in the press conference room at Elland Road as he saw Burnley take the lead against Sheffield United.

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16 h. ago Leeds are (almost!) going up! Whites on the brink of Premier League return as they blitz Stoke City... and it could all be confirmed tonight

If Farke's see out the victory, they will require just two points from their remaining two matches to seal promotion. But the party could start today if Sheffield United fail to beat Burnley.

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3 d. ago The disappointing Cardiff City ratings as one man stands out in disappointing Sheffield United defeat

Here's how the players rated during the 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United

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3 d. ago Sheffield United v Cardiff City LIVE: Updates as Hamer puts hosts in front

Cardiff City travel to face Sheffield United in the evening kick-off with their Championship future on the line

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3 d. ago Sheffield United v Cardiff City LIVE: Updates as Bluebirds heading for defeat

Cardiff City travel to face Sheffield United in the evening kick-off with their Championship future on the line

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3 d. ago Omer Riza issues statement to Cardiff City fans after 'clueless' comments sparked fury

The Cardiff City manager has addressed supporters ahead of the clash with Sheffield United

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4 d. ago The Cardiff City injury bulletin as star suffers another setback ahead of crucial Sheffield United clash

Cardiff have a couple of injury concerns ahead of Friday's trip to Bramall Lane

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5 d. ago Omer Riza speaks out after days of rumour and despair as he makes Cardiff City job statement

The Bluebirds boss spoke ahead of a huge trip to Sheffield United on Good Friday

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5 d. ago Gary Neville and Ian Wright 'absolutely worried' as Cardiff City's £100m problem could get worse

The Premier League has been warned to be 'absolutely worried' as the likes of Leicester and Southampton prepare for the drop with Sheffield United looking to go back up

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6 d. ago Football Daily | Welcome to Swansea: Luka Modric joins the top table of celebrity Jacks

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!With bitter rivals Cardiff in the Championship drop zone and their club comfortably ensconced in mid-table after three wins put paid to any lingering relegation concerns, Swansea City fans could have been forgiven for being delighted even before news broke that Luka Modric had become a minority shareholder in their club. While he may lack the Hollywood glamour of Catherine Zeta-Jones and the comedy chops of podcasting’s Elis James, by investing in the Welsh club the Real Madrid and Croatia legend has immediately catapulted himself into a VIP place at the top table of celebrity Jacks.Your lead piece about the Premier League’s end-of-season whimper (yesterday’s Football Daily) should not cause fans to lose heart. As Liverpool sleepwalk towards their 20th crown, simply cast your eyes down a little to the battle atop the Championship. Four games to go Leeds and Burnley both on 88 points Sheffield United ‘wobbling’ a-la Forest in third p...

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7 d. ago Arsenal transfer news: 'Talks held' with star as Mikel Arteta could beat Liverpool to ace

Arsenal could make history in the Champions League this season but are already eyeing up new transfers after falling short in the Premier League title race

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9 d. ago Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder clashes with Plymouth players in astonishing full time rammy

The Blades were defeated by The Pilgrims in a Championship showdown before things got heated

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9 d. ago Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder clashes with Plymouth players in ugly tunnel scenes

Chris Wilder clashed with Plymouth players in the tunnel after taking issue with the way they celebrated their 2-1 win over Sheffield United in the Championship on Saturday

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