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[ad_1] Burnley's victory also helped Sheffield United edge closer to a Premier League return.© TwitterBurnley secured their promotion back into the Premier League on Saturday after beating Middlesbrough 2-1 on the road. Vincent Kompany's men, who have the best and away record in the Championship so far, took the lead through Ashley Barnes in the 12th minute, before Chuba Akpom equalised from the spot early in the second half. However, Connor Roberts scored the winner with less than 25 minutes of normal time left to play as the Clarets sealed top-flight promotion on first attempt after being relegated.Wild celebrations broke out at the Riverside Stadium as the Burnley players and coach Kompany thronged the pitch, before heading staright to the stands to celebrate the win with the travelli...