Kompany hails Burnley's 'tremendous achievement’ as win at Blackburn seals promotion
Burnley sealed promotion back to the Premier League in the best way possible with a 1-0 win at bitter rivals Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday.
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EFL roundup: Burnley clinch Championship title at rivals Blackburn
Burnley clinched the Championship title with a gritty 1-0 win at Blackburn. Vincent Kompany’s men were far from their vintage best in a keenly contested east Lancashire derby but displayed why they are champions with a dogged determination to keep Blackburn out and a moment of magic midway through the second half through Manuel Benson’s sumptuous curling strike.
Burnley edge neighbours Blackburn to wrap up Championship title
Burnley clinched the Sky Bet Championship title with a gritty 1-0 win at rivals Blackburn.
Championship roundup: Coventry keeper scores late leveller at Blackburn
Coventry goalkeeper Ben Wilson scored a controversial stoppage-time goal to steal a 1-1 draw at Blackburn and boost their Championship playoff chances.
Dom Hyam Scotland call two years in the making as Blackburn defender proves Mr Reliable
Liam Kelly reckons Dominic Hyam’s Scotland call-up is two years overdue. But the Coventry City skipper insists the big centre back will waste no time impressing the Tartan Army if he’s given the nod for a debut against Cyprus or Spain in the coming days.
Sheffield United into FA Cup semi-finals as Doyle’s late stunner sinks Blackburn
A hymn of limbs and lungs, a game of pure vibes and pure desire, an FA Cup quarter-final epic to stand the test of time. And at its very climax: a swing of a leg, a ripple of the Bramall Lane net, and a noise that will power Sheffield United all the way to Wembley. It was Tommy Doyle’s 25-yard goal in the first minute of injury time that proved the difference against a daring but distraught Blackburn Rovers, a club who were just 10 minutes away from their blessed moment of triumph.
Man City stroll into FA Cup quarters, Leicester crash out
LONDON: Phil Foden struck twice as Manchester City eased into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 win against Bristol City, while 2021 winners Leicester suffered a shock 2-1 defeat against second tier Blackburn on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola’s side were never in danger of a giant-killing in the fifth round tie at Ashton Gate thanks to Foden’s brace and a late strike from Kevin De Bruyne. City will hope for another boost on Wednesday when Premier League leaders Arsenal, two points ahead of the champions, face Everton in their game in hand.
Blackburn shock Leicester to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Blackburn stunned Leicester to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.