Burnley seal promotion back to Premier

Burnley have sealed their spot back in the Premier League next season thanks to Friday’s 2-1 win over Middlesbrough.

The Clarets have been sensational this season under Vincent Kompany and are favourites to go on and secure the Championship title, but victory at the Riverside on Friday now means they can no longer finish outside the automatic promotion spots.

With seven games to go in the season, Burnley are now 11 points clear of Sheffield United in second place and a whopping 19 ahead of the playoff race and third-placed Luton Town, who opened the door for Kompany’s side after failing to beat Millwall earlier in the day.

It marks an immediate return to the Premier League for Burnley, who were relegated last season after finishing 18th.

Iconic manager Sean Dyche was sacked towards the end of the season, with caretaker manager Mike Jackson failing to lead Burnley away from the drop zone.