Burnley and Leeds United’s return to the Premier League was confirmed Monday with two matches left of the Championship campaign.
The Clarets rubber-stamped their promotion with a 2-1 victory over third-placed Sheffield United. Scott Parker’s side has the meanest defense in professional English football – and by some distance – with just 15 goals conceded in 44 outings.
Sheffield United’s defeat also put Leeds, who have the strongest attack in England’s top four divisions with 89 goals scored, out of reach in the automatic promotion places. Joel Piroe scored four goals as Leeds smashed Stoke City 6-0 at Elland Road earlier Monday.