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The Guardian // Sport // Football

Burnley threaten records by keeping it tight to eye Premier League return

Thursday 16th January 2025, 12:29PM

Scott Parker’s side have conceded nine goals in 26 league games in a complete turnaround after last season’s leaky campaign‘Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles,” was the old Alex Ferguson adage but Burnley would happily accept automatic promotion. They sit second in the Championship thanks to the excellence of their back four and goalkeeper, who are on their way to break records, but a Premier League return is all Turf Moor wants.Under Scott Parker, Burnley have conceded nine goals in 26 league matches, collecting 17 clean sheets. Sunderland, one of two teams to have beaten Burnley, arrive on Friday night wondering how to break through the brick wall again. Continue reading...

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