Sheffield United clinch Premier League return with victory over West Brom
Sheffield United clinched promotion to the Premier League with a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion at Bramall Lane.
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Sheffield United seal promotion to Premier League after sinking West Brom
Sheffield United secured a return to the Premier League after a two-season absence, as goals from Sander Berge and Anel Ahmedhodzic were enough to defeat West Bromwich Albion and confirm promotion from the Championship with three games to spare.
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.
Championship roundup: Burnley made to wait for title after draw at Rotherham
Burnley’s champagne remains on ice as they were made to wait for the Championship title after being held to a 2-2 draw at Rotherham.
Opinion: Why West Brom can’t rely on a loanee in this position and should target 33-year-old instead
West Bromwich Albion boss Steve Bruce has admitted he wants to take a look at the loan market in an attempt to lure some of the best Premier League clubs’ brightest prospects to The Hawthorns this summer, speaking to the Express and Star.
West Brom injury update as Steve Bruce prepares for return of duo
The vast majority of Steve Bruce’s West Bromwich Albion squad are in ship shape and slowly building up their fitness levels before their pre-season friendly campaign begins next Monday. Albion have six games pencilled in before their Championship schedule begins at the end of next month and it starts with the Portugal-based friendly against Leyton Orient.
Opinion: Why Steve Bruce is right to take current West Brom transfer stance on position amid other priorities
West Bromwich Albion boss Steve Bruce has revealed he isn’t focused on adding another goalkeeper to his squad despite the departure of Sam Johnstone, speaking to Sky Sports.
“It’s a difficult one” – Carlton Palmer assesses immediate future of West Brom starlet
Proving to possess a youth team full of exciting talent, several West Brom academy graduates have gone on to succeed at The Hawthorns in recent seasons.