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Express Tribune
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Leeds and Burnley promoted to EPL
Leeds United and Burnley won automatic promotion to the Premier League on Monday as faltering Sheffield United were forced to settle for a place in the Championship play-offs. Leeds, who have spent two seasons in the second tier of English football, humbled Stoke 6-0 at Elland Road, with Joel Piroe scoring four goals. Daniel Farke's men knew that if Chris Wilder's Sheffield side failed to beat Burnley in the later kick-off, they would be back in the Premier League. Burnley captain Josh Brownhill scored twice in a 2-1 win, securing promotion for his own side and Leeds. The two teams each have 94 points and neither can now be caught by third-placed Sheffield United (86), who have won just one of their past five games. Leeds, who suffered the agony of defeat to Southampton in last season's Championship play-off final at Wembley, made short work of Stoke. Dutch forward Piroe, who had not scored since late February, returned to form with a vengeance, celebrating a hat-trick in the 20th minute. Junior Firpo made it four and Piroe, the club's leading scorer this season, netted his fourth goal shortly before half-time. Wilfried Gnonto nodded a sixth in the 59th minute. Farke, who has previously managed Norwich in the Premier League, celebrated on the pitch with his players though the champagne was still on ice, at least for a few hours. But when the whistle blew at Turf Moor the Leeds players toasted their success with gusto. Captain Ethan Ampadu vowed that Leeds would still fight for the Championship title. "Very proud. A lot of positives," he told Sky Sports. "The celebrations are amazing. We've worked all year for this. "Not to put a dampener on it, we've still got another target we want to achieve, so we're going to enjoy tonight and then we're going to try and do the full thing." Leeds wobbled from the start of March, winning just one in six games, raising fears that they would again have to settle for a place in the play-offs. But the league's top-scorers, with 89 goals, have now won their past four games. 'Boring' Burnley Scott Parker's Burnley are nowhere near as prolific as their closest rivals but their superpower is their defence -- they have conceded just 15 goals all season. Brownhill broke the deadlock at Turf Moor in the 28th minute when he pounced from close range but the visitors were level just nine minutes later through Tom Cannon. But the skipper put Burnley back in front from the penalty spot before half-time and they held on to extend their unbeaten run to a club-record 31 games -- making an immediate return to the Premier League. "We've been written off so many times, people calling us boring. We've bored our way to the Premier League," said Brownhill. Parker has now taken three clubs up to the Premier League -- previously managing the feat with Fulham and Bournemouth. "It means everything," he said. "Set on a mission at the start of this year to get promoted. "Early on in the season, there were a lot of ups and downs and the journey we've been on is nothing short of incredible." Sheffield United were top of the Championship table at the end of last month before a collapse in form. The Blades are guaranteed to finish third but face a battle to secure a spot in the Premier League through the play-offs.
Observer
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Leeds, Burnley promoted to Premier League
LONDON: Leeds United and Burnley won promotion to the Premier League on Monday as faltering Sheffield United were forced to settle for a place in the Championship play-offs. Leeds, who last played in the top division in the 2022/23 season, humbled Stoke 6-0 at Elland Road, with Joel Piroe scoring four goals. Daniel Farke's men knew that if Sheffield United failed to beat Burnley in the later kick-off, they would be back in the Premier League. Captain Josh Brownhill scored twice for Scott Parker's Burnley, who have made an immediate return to the top flight. Leeds and Burnley both have 94 points and neither can now be caught by Chris Wilder's Sheffield United (86), who have won just one of their past five games. Leeds, who suffered the agony of defeat to Southampton in last season's Championship play-off final at Wembley, made short work of Stoke. Dutch forward Piroe, who had not scored since late February, returned to form with a vengeance, celebrating a hat-trick in the 20th minute. Junior Firpo made it four and Piroe, the club's leading scorer this season, netted his fourth goal shortly before half-time. The game was already long over as a contest but Wilfried Gnonto nodded a sixth goal in the 59th minute. Farke and his players celebrated in front of their passionate fans at the final whistle but the champagne is still on ice. The German, who has previously managed in the Premier League with Norwich, praised the way his team had coped with the pressure. "To deliver such an emphatic performance is really amazing and all the credit goes to the boys for the way they have handled the situation and the spirit they have shown in recent weeks," he told the BBC. "It's the fate of a striker that sometimes you have a dry period or a dip in form. Joel had this but he has worked so hard and got himself out of it. "In the last few weeks his performances were better but the ball didn't want to go in the net. It's a bit like shaking a bottle of ketchup — all of a sudden everything comes out and that was a bit the case today." Leeds wobbled from the start of March, winning just one in six games, raising fears that they would again have to settle for a place in the play-offs. But the league's top-scorers, with 89 goals, have now won their past four league games. SOLID BURNLEY Burnley are nowhere near as prolific as their closest rivals, whom they will battle for the Championship title, but their superpower is their defence — they have conceded just 15 goals all season. Brownhill broke the deadlock at Turf Moor in the 28th minute when he pounced from close range but the visitors were level just nine minutes later through Tom Cannon. But Brownhill put Burnley back in front from the penalty spot before half-time and there were no more goals. Burnley's players celebrated on the pitch at the final whistle — matched by the watching Leeds team at Elland Road. At the other end of the table, Mustapha Bundu scored twice to keep alive bottom side Plymouth's survival hopes in a 3-1 win against sixth-placed Coventry. There were also 3-1 victories for relegation-threatened Derby and Luton while Portsmouth sealed their safety with a 1-0 win against 10-man Watford. Middlesbrough's playoff hopes were dented by a damaging 2-1 loss at Sheffield on Wednesday. — AFP
The South African
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The South African
GOING UP: Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League
Leeds United and Burnley won automatic promotion to the Premier League on Monday as faltering Sheffield United were forced to settle for a place in the Championship playoffs. Leeds, who have spent two seasons in the second tier of English football, humbled Stoke 6-0 at Elland Road, with Joel Piroe scoring four goals. Daniel Farke's men knew that if Chris Wilder's Sheffield side failed to beat Burnley in the later kick-off, they would be back in the Premier League. Burnley captain Josh Brownhill scored twice in a 2-1 win, securing promotion for his own side and Leeds. The two teams each have 94 points and neither can now be caught by third-placed Sheffield United (86), who have won just one of their past five games. Leeds, who suffered the agony of defeat to Southampton in last season's Championship playoff final at Wembley, made short work of Stoke. Dutch forward Piroe, who had not scored since late February, returned to form with a vengeance, celebrating a hat-trick in the 20th minute. Junior Firpo made it four and Piroe, the club's leading scorer this season, netted his fourth goal shortly before half-time. Wilfried Gnonto nodded a sixth in the 59th minute. Farke, who has previously managed Norwich in the Premier League, celebrated on the pitch with his players though the champagne was still on ice, at least for a few hours. But when the whistle blew at Turf Moor the Leeds players toasted their success with gusto. Captain Ethan Ampadu vowed that Leeds would still fight for the Championship title. 'Very proud. A lot of positives,' he told Sky Sports. 'The celebrations are amazing. We've worked all year for this. 'Not to put a dampener on it, we've still got another target we want to achieve, so we're going to enjoy tonight and then we're going to try and do the full thing.' Leeds wobbled from the start of March, winning just one in six games, raising fears that they would again have to settle for a place in the play-offs. But the league's top-scorers, with 89 goals, have now won their past four games. Scott Parker's Burnley are nowhere near as prolific as their closest rivals but their superpower is their defence – they have conceded just 15 goals all season. Brownhill broke the deadlock at Turf Moor in the 28th minute when he pounced from close range but the visitors were level just nine minutes later through Tom Cannon. But the skipper put Burnley back in front from the penalty spot before half-time and they held on to extend their unbeaten run to a club-record 31 games – making an immediate return to the Premier League. 'We've been written off so many times, people calling us boring. We've bored our way to the Premier League,' said Brownhill. Parker has now taken three clubs up to the Premier League – previously managing the feat with Fulham and Bournemouth. 'It means everything,' he said. 'Set on a mission at the start of this year to get promoted. 'Early on in the season, there were a lot of ups and downs and the journey we've been on is nothing short of incredible.' Sheffield United were top of the Championship table at the end of last month before a collapse in form. The Blades are guaranteed to finish third but face a battle to secure a spot in the Premier League through the playoffs. Meanwhile, Southampton and Leicester have been relegated from the Premier League, with Ipswich all-but guaranteed to join them in the Championship next season. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news. By Garrin Lambley © Agence France-Presse
Malay Mail
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Leeds and Burnley seal Premier League promotion, Sheffield United to fight in play-offs
LONDON, April 22 — Leeds United and Burnley won automatic promotion to the Premier League yesterday as faltering Sheffield United were forced to settle for a place in the Championship play-offs. Leeds, who have spent two seasons in the second tier of English football, humbled Stoke 6-0 at Elland Road, with Joel Piroe scoring four goals. Daniel Farke's men knew that if Chris Wilder's Sheffield side failed to beat Burnley in the later kick-off, they would be back in the Premier League. Burnley captain Josh Brownhill scored twice in a 2-1 win, securing promotion for his own side and Leeds. The two teams each have 94 points and neither can now be caught by third-placed Sheffield United (86), who have won just one of their past five games. Leeds, who suffered the agony of defeat to Southampton in last season's Championship play-off final at Wembley, made short work of Stoke. Dutch forward Piroe, who had not scored since late February, returned to form with a vengeance, celebrating a hat-trick in the 20th minute. Junior Firpo made it four and Piroe, the club's leading scorer this season, netted his fourth goal shortly before half-time. Wilfried Gnonto nodded a sixth in the 59th minute. Farke, who has previously managed Norwich in the Premier League, celebrated on the pitch with his players though the champagne was still on ice, at least for a few hours. But when the whistle blew at Turf Moor the Leeds players toasted their success with gusto. Captain Ethan Ampadu vowed that Leeds would still fight for the Championship title. 'Very proud. A lot of positives,' he told Sky Sports. 'The celebrations are amazing. We've worked all year for this. 'Not to put a dampener on it, we've still got another target we want to achieve, so we're going to enjoy tonight and then we're going to try and do the full thing.' Leeds wobbled from the start of March, winning just one in six games, raising fears that they would again have to settle for a place in the play-offs. But the league's top-scorers, with 89 goals, have now won their past four games. 'Boring' Burnley Scott Parker's Burnley are nowhere near as prolific as their closest rivals but their superpower is their defence—they have conceded just 15 goals all season. Brownhill broke the deadlock at Turf Moor in the 28th minute when he pounced from close range but the visitors were level just nine minutes later through Tom Cannon. But the skipper put Burnley back in front from the penalty spot before half-time and they held on to extend their unbeaten run to a club-record 31 games—making an immediate return to the Premier League. 'We've been written off so many times, people calling us boring. We've bored our way to the Premier League,' said Brownhill. Parker has now taken three clubs up to the Premier League—previously managing the feat with Fulham and Bournemouth. 'It means everything,' he said. 'Set on a mission at the start of this year to get promoted. 'Early on in the season, there were a lot of ups and downs and the journey we've been on is nothing short of incredible.' Sheffield United were top of the Championship table at the end of last month before a collapse in form. The Blades are guaranteed to finish third but face a battle to secure a spot in the Premier League through the play-offs. — AFP
Japan Today
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Japan Today
Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League
Leeds are on the brink of a return to the Premier League soccer By John WEAVER Leeds United and Burnley won automatic promotion to the Premier League on Monday as faltering Sheffield United were forced to settle for a place in the Championship play-offs. Leeds, who have spent two seasons in the second tier of English football, humbled Stoke 6-0 at Elland Road, with Joel Piroe scoring four goals. Daniel Farke's men knew that if Chris Wilder's Sheffield side failed to beat Burnley in the later kick-off, they would be back in the Premier League. Burnley captain Josh Brownhill scored twice in a 2-1 win, securing promotion for his own side and Leeds. The two teams each have 94 points and neither can now be caught by third-placed Sheffield United (86), who have won just one of their past five games. Leeds, who suffered the agony of defeat to Southampton in last season's Championship play-off final at Wembley, made short work of Stoke. Dutch forward Piroe, who had not scored since late February, returned to form with a vengeance, celebrating a hat-trick in the 20th minute. Junior Firpo made it four and Piroe, the club's leading scorer this season, netted his fourth goal shortly before half-time. Wilfried Gnonto nodded a sixth in the 59th minute. Farke, who has previously managed Norwich in the Premier League, celebrated on the pitch with his players though the champagne was still on ice, at least for a few hours. But when the whistle blew at Turf Moor the Leeds players toasted their success with gusto. Captain Ethan Ampadu vowed that Leeds would still fight for the Championship title. "Very proud. A lot of positives," he told Sky Sports. "The celebrations are amazing. We've worked all year for this. Not to put a dampener on it, we've still got another target we want to achieve, so we're going to enjoy tonight and then we're going to try and do the full thing." Leeds wobbled from the start of March, winning just one in six games, raising fears that they would again have to settle for a place in the play-offs. But the league's top-scorers, with 89 goals, have now won their past four games. Scott Parker's Burnley are nowhere near as prolific as their closest rivals but their superpower is their defence -- they have conceded just 15 goals all season. Brownhill broke the deadlock at Turf Moor in the 28th minute when he pounced from close range but the visitors were level just nine minutes later through Tom Cannon. But the skipper put Burnley back in front from the penalty spot before half-time and they held on to extend their unbeaten run to a club-record 31 games -- making an immediate return to the Premier League. "We've been written off so many times, people calling us boring. We've bored our way to the Premier League," said Brownhill. Parker has now taken three clubs up to the Premier League -- previously managing the feat with Fulham and Bournemouth. "It means everything," he said. "Set on a mission at the start of this year to get promoted. Early on in the season, there were a lot of ups and downs and the journey we've been on is nothing short of incredible." Sheffield United were top of the Championship table at the end of last month before a collapse in form. The Blades are guaranteed to finish third but face a battle to secure a spot in the Premier League through the play-offs. © 2025 AFP
