Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure Premier League survival

Author: AyobamiPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure Premier League survival

Leeds virtually secured their Premier League status for next season with a 3-1 victory over already-relegated Burnley. Goals from Anton Stach, Noah Okafor, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin put Daniel Farke's side nine points clear of the relegation zone. Burnley, who recently parted ways with manager Scott Parker, has struggled in the Premier League, being relegated for the third time in as many seasons.

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