Vincent Kompany praised Burnley for seeing out their 1-0 win over Coventry as they moved within two points of the automatic promotion places in the Sky Bet Championship.Nathan Tella’s first half strike earned the Clarets just a second win in six games.After dropping 10 points from winning positions this season and drawing 1-1 on six occasions, Kompany was pleased that his side recorded the...Full Story »

Coventry boss Mark Robins is expected to choose from an unchanged squad for his side’s home game against Burnley.Robins has no major new injury concerns after the goalless midweek draw at Bristol City and could name the same starting XI again.Gustavo Hamer will serve the third game of a four-match ban following his second red card of the season in the recent draw at Birmingham.Fellow midfi...Full Story »

Alex Neil felt his homework paid off as Stoke struck late to earn a point from a 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw with Burnley.Sub Harry Clarke headed in with three minutes remaining to cancel out Connor Roberts’ opener for the home side early in the second half and ensure the Potters left Turf Moor with a positive result on the back of a 4-0 weekend drubbing at the hands of Watford.Neil reve...Full Story »

Burnley surrendered a lead to draw 1-1 for the fourth time in five games as substitute Harry Clarke’s late header earned Stoke City a point at Turf Moor.The Clarets controlled the game for large periods and looked to have done enough to earn the victory thanks to Connor Roberts’ first goal of the season early in the second half.But Alex Neil’s side always carried a threat and s...Full Story »

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany could use the depth of his squad as he looks for a third successive home win in Wednesday night’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Stoke.Defender Charlie Taylor returned from a hamstring problem for Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Cardiff with midfielder Johann Berg Gudmundsson also getting the nod as Jordan Beyer and Manuel Benson made way.Kompany has indicated he...Full Story »

Cardiff play their first match since sacking boss Steve Morison when they host Burnley.Mark Hudson has been overseeing first-team affairs following Morison’s dismissal after the 1-0 loss at Huddersfield on September 17, which left the Bluebirds lying 18th in the Championship.Skipper Joe Ralls, who missed that game due to a groin issue, had been expected to return after the international br...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany praised Jay Rodriguez after the striker who “bleeds for the club” moved Burnley up to fourth in the Sky Bet Championship with the winner against Bristol City at Turf Moor.Local boy Rodriguez’s fifth goal of the season extended the Clarets’ unbeaten run in all competitions to eight games and came against the club he made his debut for Burnley 15 years ago.M...Full Story »

Jay Rodriguez’s fifth goal of the season moved Burnley up to fourth in the Sky Bet Championship as they extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to eight games with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Bristol City.Until Rodiguez’s winner, it had been a familiar story for Vincent Kompany’s team as they dominated possession but found it hard to build on Manuel Benson’s early ...Full Story »

Burnley defender Charlie Taylor is doubtful for Bristol City’s visit to Turf Moor.Taylor has been ever-present this season, but he was forced off during Tuesday’s 1-1 derby draw at Preston with a knock.Nathan Tella was withdrawn at Deepdale in the final quarter as a precaution, and the on-loan Southampton winger is set to be available for the Sky Bet Championship clash.Darko Churlino...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany insists Burnley have barely scratched the surface of their potential this season after a thrilling 1-1 draw at rivals Preston North End.Taylor Harwood-Bellis put the Clarets 1-0 up in the 10th minute but his thumping header was cancelled out by Jordan Storey at a raucous Deepdale five minutes later.Both teams had chances to add to their tally in an end-to-end first half, before t...Full Story »

Preston and Burnley gave it everything in a cracking Lancashire derby but had to share the spoils at the end of a 1-1 draw.Both goals arrived early in front of a bumper crowd, but the second period proved something of a disappointment following a thrilling first half.Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ thumping header gave the Clarets a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute but Jordan Storey cancelled it out wit...Full Story »

Preston will again be without Ben Woodburn when they face Burnley at Deepdale on Tuesday.The midfielder’s ankle issue, which saw him miss the 1-0 home loss to Birmingham on September 3, is expected to keep him unavailable until the clash with Sunderland on October 1.Andrew Hughes (shoulder) could return to action, having been in with a chance for Saturday’s trip to Bristol City that ...Full Story »

Burnley expect to have goalkeeper Aro Muric back for the visit of Sky Bet Championship promotion rivals Norwich on Friday.Muric has been sidelined by a shoulder problem which saw him miss last week’s match against West Brom, but has been able to resume full training.Midfielder Scott Twine is stepping up his rehabilitation after being unavailable since the opening fixture of the new season,...Full Story »

West Brom will be without defender Semi Ajayi for Friday night’s Sky Bet Championship match against Burnley.Baggies boss Steve Bruce has confirmed Ajayi is set to be sidelined for “a few weeks” after scans revealed he had suffered ankle ligament damage during Tuesday’s draw with Wigan.Darnell Furlong could come in to start at full-back having replaced Ajayi midway through...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany believes he has added a vital new piece to his squad jigsaw on the day Burnley moved up into third place in the Championship with a 2-0 win over Millwall.The Clarets struck in the second half as substitute Manuel Benson provided the spark, crossing for Vitinho to nod in his first goal for the club before Jay Rodriguez wrapped it up by pouncing when Josh Brownhill’s shot bou...Full Story »

Burnley registered their first home win under Vincent Kompany, beating Millwall 2-0 to move onto the shoulder of Championship leaders Sheffield United.A dour encounter was sparked into life by the arrival of Belgium Under-21 winger Manuel Benson in the second half, as he teed up Vitinho for the opening goal before Jay Rodriguez slid in a second.Burnley had drawn all three of their previous home ...Full Story »

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany could include new goalkeeper signing Denis Franchi in his squad for the home game against Millwall.Aro Muric remains the Clarets’ number one and Bailey Peacock-Farrell has been on the bench this season, but 19-year-old Italian Franchi, signed from Paris St Germain on Friday, is available.Kompany has reported no new injuries following Saturday’s 5-1 win at...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany hailed the Burnley supporters for providing the “rocket fuel” for his side’s 5-1 Sky Bet Championship victory at Wigan.Josh Brownhill’s brace plus goals from Jay Rodriguez, Nathan Tella and Samuel Bastien gave the Clarets north west bragging rights, with Will Keane pulling one back for Wigan from the penalty spot.Burnley were roared on from start to finish...Full Story »

Burnley underlined their Sky Bet Championship credentials with a thumping 5-1 victory at north west neighbours Wigan.Josh Brownhill scored twice for the visitors, with Jay Rodriguez, Nathan Tella and Samuel Bastien also on target as Burnley claimed their second win of the season.Wigan’s reply came through a first-half penalty from Will Keane but it was an afternoon to forget for the home s...Full Story »

Wigan defender Joe Bennett is available for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Burnley after his recent red card was overturned on appeal.Bennett was given his marching orders in the early stages of last Saturday’s win at Birmingham but will now not have to serve a suspension.Forward Charlie Wyke will be carefully assessed after coming off the bench at St Andrews for his firs...Full Story »