Burnley boss Vincent Kompany dedicates title success at Ewood Park to the fans following East Lancashire derby triumph

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany says the Championship title win at Ewood Park is a moment that will 'live forever'.
By Dan Black
Published 25th Apr 2023, 23:35 BST
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The Clarets will return to the Premier League as champions after setting a new club record points tally with victory in the East Lancashire derby.

Manuel Benson scored the only goal of the game in the 66th minute with a finish more than worthy of securing silverware.

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And the visitors held on to record a sixth win on the bounce against their rivals and a ninth game unbeaten in this fixture.

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"It's a day that will live forever," said Kompany. "It's a tremendous achievement for the lads.

"I don't know if the lads realise it. I think Jay Rod does because he's one of the people I was speaking to.

"I think Jay Rod understands what it means for the people of Burnley to come here and win the league at Ewood Park. You couldn't write it!