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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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.
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.
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.
James McClean and Will Keane help Wigan to stall Blackburn play-off charge as Shaun Maloney era gets underway
Republic of Ireland internationals James McClean and Will Keane played their part for Wigan as they earned a 0-0 draw at Championship playoff-chasing Blackburn in new manager Shaun Maloney's first game in charge.
Championship round-up: Greg Cunningham on target for Preston, Blackburn win to move top of the table
Preston moved to within two points of the Sky Bet Championship play-off places courtesy of Republic of Ireland international Greg Cunningham's second-half header as they defeated Huddersfield 1-0 at the John Smith’s Stadium.
Exclusive: Everton closing in on big-money transfer swoop for Blackburn Rovers man
Everton are poised to complete a deal for Blackburn’s Ben Brereton Diaz for an initial £17.5m, Football League World has been told.