Burnley has succeeded in writing a legendary promotion story, having officially secured their participation in the upcoming season of the Premier League. They defeated Middlesbrough 2-1 on Friday evening in the 40th round of the English Championship, raising their points tally to 87 at the top of the standings, with 6 matches remaining in the season. Burnley currently leads Luton Town, who are in third place, by 19 points, meaning the "Clarets" have guaranteed a top-two finish, which qualifies them directly for the Premier League next season.
Vincent Kompany seems to have benefited from the time spent with the Spanish philosopher Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, as he has led Burnley to achieve remarkable results since the start of the current season in the English Championship. Under Kompany's management, Burnley has won 25 of 39 matches in the Championship, while drawing 12 times and losing twice. Burnley's return to the top flight comes after a single season spent in the Championship, following their relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season.
