Burnley promoted to Premier League after Kompany’s claret revolution

07.04.2023 - 22:11 theguardian.com

I t looked like a marriage of convenience when Vincent Kompany returned to the north-west of England to take up the role of Burnley manager last summer.

The former Belgium defender had spent an illustrious 11 years down the road in Manchester, where he had met his Mancunian wife and brought up children whom he was bringing home.

But following Friday’s 2-1 victory at Middlesbrough, now he can add promotion to the Premier League to his romantic regional ties.

The Clarets had spent a decade under the rule of Sean Dyche, which petered out with his sacking and the club’s relegation last May.

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Nathan Patterson still has plenty of developing to do before he can call himself a “bona fide” Premier League player.

C'ship wrap: Kelly strike pauses Burnley celebrations

Georgie Kelly's fired home a late equaliser as Burnley's Championship title celebrations were paused as the leaders were held to a 2-2 draw at Rotherham.Sheffield United's 1-0 win over Bristol City meant the Clarets could not wrap up the silverware this evening. Burnley needed to better the Blades' result to seal top spot but their celebrations were delayed on Tuesday. Scott Twine gave the visitors - already promoted to the Premier League - a first-half lead at Rotherham but Vitinho's own goal levelled it. Manuel Benson's strike with nine minutes left looked like giving Vincent Kompany's side the victory until the Millers struck four minutes later when ex-Bohemians striker Kelly equalised from close range to keep Burnley's title celebrations on ice. James McAtee gave the second-placed Blades a 1-0 win over the Robins to leave Paul Heckingbottom's side 10 points behind Burnley with four games remaining. They are eight points ahead of third-placed Luton, who go to Reading on Wednesday.

Kompany's Burnley secure Premier League promotion with win at Boro

MIDDLESBROUGH, England: Burnley secured automatic promotion to the Premier League with seven games to spare after Friday's (Apr 7) 2-1 victory at Middlesbrough ensured Vincent Kompany's side will finish in the second-tier Championship's top two.

Watch: Wild Celebrations Break Out As Burnley Secure Premier League Promotion

Burnley secured their promotion back into the Premier League on Saturday after beating Middlesbrough 2-1 on the road. Vincent Kompany's men, who have the best and away record in the Championship so far, took the lead through Ashley Barnes in the 12th minute, before Chuba Akpom equalised from the spot early in the second half. However, Connor Roberts scored the winner with less than 25 minutes of normal time left to play as the Clarets sealed top-flight promotion on first attempt after being relegated.

Burnley seal immediate promotion back to Premier League with seven games to spare with win over Middlesbrough

Burnley clinched promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt as a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough guaranteed a top-two Championship finish with seven games to spare. The Clarets have enjoyed a dominant campaign in the second tier under Vincent Kompany, boasting the most wins (25), most goals scored (76) and fewest conceded (30).