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Soccer: Burnley and Leeds secure promotion to the Premier League

# Soccer: Burnley and Leeds have secured automatic promotion to the English Premier League for next season. Captain Josh Brownhill’s first-half double saw Burnley beat Sheffield United 2-1 to seal the Clarets’ immediate return to the Premier League. Leeds thrashed Stoke City 6-0 as they secured their return to the top flight two seasons after suffering relegation. The two teams each have 94 points and neither can now be caught by third-placed Sheffield United, who will be heading into the Championship play-offs.