‘Back where we belong’: Leeds and Burnley savour promotion heroics

theguardian.comPublished: 4/21/2025

Summary

Scott Parker, the Burnley head coach, celebrated his third Premier League promotion as one of his best efforts after leading his team past third-placed Sheffield United in a thrilling match. The victory, which came thanks to two goals from Josh Brownhill, ensured Burnley cannot be caught by their rivals or Leeds ahead of the season finale. Parker expressed pride in his players' resilience and teamwork, calling this achievement "hard work that I built my life on." Meanwhile, Leeds' head coach Daniel Farke celebrated securing their return to the top tier after a challenging campaign. Both teams now sit level on 94 points with just two games remaining to determine their positions.