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Premier League: Arsenal thrash Burnley 5-0, climb to second in standings | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Arsenal delivered a dominant performance as they cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday, propelling themselves into second place in the Premier League standings.The Gunners wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Martin Odegaard opening the scoring in the fourth minute with a left-footed strike from outside the box that found the bottom right corner of the net. Arsenal's lead was extended to 2-0 in the 41st minute, courtesy of Bukayo Saka's clinical penalty conversion following a foul on Leandro Trossard. Saka then showcased his prowess once again, securing his second goal of the match just two minutes into the second half, marking his 12th league goal of the campaign.Leandro Trossard got on the scoresheet himself to make it 4-0 for A...
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Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, and Raheem Sterling on scoresheet as Chelsea thrash Burnley 4-1 | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chelsea showcased their resurgence by securing consecutive Premier League victories for the first time since March, overcoming an early setback to trounce Burnley 4-1 in Saturday's encounter.Eager to put an end to their streak of four consecutive home defeats upon their return to the top flight this season, newly promoted Burnley sprang into a surprising 15th-minute lead, with Wilson Odobert scoring his inaugural goal in English football, leaving the visitors momentarily stunned.Chelsea initially struggled to respond until, in the most unfortunate circumstances, Ameen Al Dakhil netted an own goal just three minutes before halftime, levelling the score for Mauricio Pochettino's squad.Having previously notched a win in their last 19 matches when conceding the opening goal in th...
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Premier League: Bruno Fernandes’ stunning strike lifts Manchester United in 1-0 win over Burnley | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Manchester United found relief in a crucial 1-0 victory against Burnley on Saturday, ending a three-game losing streak and alleviating the early-season crisis that had enveloped the club. The match's defining moment came courtesy of United's captain, Bruno Fernandes, whose stunning strike just before half-time secured the much-needed win.Fernandes showcased his match-winning quality when he expertly volleyed the ball into the net after receiving a pinpoint long pass from Jonny Evans. The goal marked a return to form for the Portuguese midfielder and breathed new life into Manchester United's campaign.The victory propelled the Red Devils to eighth place in the Premier League table, offering some respite for manager Erik ten Hag, who had faced mounting pressure in recent weeks....
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Vincent Kompany’s Burnley secure promotion to the Premier League | Football News – Times of India

LONDON: Burnley boss Vincent Kompany said even he is surprised at the speed at which his side secured promotion to the Premier League after they won 2-1 at Middlesbrough on Friday.A 19-game unbeaten league run has taken the Clarets 19 points clear of third-placed Luton, who have just six games remaining, at the top of the Championship.Burnley still have seven games to play, making their promotion the quickest of the Championship era."It's Easter and there's seven games to go and we're already celebrating. We didn't expect it," Kompany told Sky Sports."We wanted to experience this at some point but quicker is better sometimes as well."The decision to act swiftly to land the former Manchester City captain after his first managerial spell at Anderlecht came to an end has proved a masterstr...
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Vincent Kompany’s Burnley secure promotion to Premier League

Burnley sealed an immediate return to the English Premier League under Vincent Kompany by beating Middlesbrough 2-1 in the second-tier Championship on Friday. The win guaranteed Burnley a top-two finish, with the team still having seven games left to play. Kompany, the former Manchester City captain, has had a stunning effect since taking over as manager a few weeks after Burnley was relegated from the league last year to end its six-season stay in the top-flight. The team once known for playing direct, pragmatic soccer has a more expansive, possession-based approach and leads the Championship by 11 points from second-placed Sheffield United. Man City manager Pep Guardiola said recently he believes Kompany will one day take charge of the club he graced for 11 years and where he has ...