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Haaland has 42 goals in 37 appearances in all competitions

Haaland hat-trick helps Man City brush Burnley aside

Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed Vincent Kompany's Burnley 6-0 to cruise into the FA Cup semi-finals.

Soccer • 18 Mar 23

Burnley could be promoted and not allowed to sign any new players

Championship side Burnley put under transfer embargo

Runaway Championship leaders Burnley have been placed under a transfer embargo.

Soccer • 12 Mar 23

Pep Guardiola and Vincent Kompany will meet again in the FA Cup

It's 'destiny' for Kompany to manage City - Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has no doubt his job will one day belong to his former captain Vincent Kompany.

Soccer • 03 Mar 23

The leaders rescued a point thanks to Ireland international Obafemi

Championship: Obafemi scrambles home Burnley leveller

Michael Obafemi's stoppage-time equaliser earned Sky Bet Championship leaders Burnley a 1-1 draw at home to Watford.

Soccer • 14 Feb 23

Sykes has scored four goals in as many games

Championship wrap: Ireland's Mark Sykes scores again

Republic of Ireland international Mark Sykes continued his recent run of goalscoring form with the winner as Bristol City edged Norwich 1-0 in the Championship.

Soccer • 11 Feb 23

Michael Obafemi was the target of racist abuse

Swansea 'sickened' by racist abuse aimed at Obafemi

Swansea have said they are "sickened" by "disgusting" racist social media abuse aimed at Michael Obafemi following his loan switch to Burnley.

Soccer • 30 Jan 23

Republic of Ireland striker Michael Obafemi has crossed the Wales-England border, moving north to Burnley

Michael Obafemi completes move to high-flying Burnley

Republic of Ireland striker Michael Obafemi has completed a loan move to Championship table-toppers Burnley from Swansea City.

Soccer • 29 Jan 23

Burnley's Josh Cullen battles with West Bromwich Albion's Jed Wallace

Championship wrap: Wins for Burnley and Blades

Dara O'Shea, Jayson Molumby and Josh Cullen all featured for Burnley as a stunning Scott Twine free-kick three minutes from time gave Championship leaders claimed a 2-1 comeback victory over West Brom.

Soccer • 20 Jan 23

Wout Weghorst is ready to make a mark at Old Trafford

Wout Weghorst has a point to prove with Man United

Manchester United new boy Wout Weghorst feels like he has unfinished business in the Premier League and is determined to help bring success to Erik ten Hag's side this season.

Soccer • 17 Jan 23

Michael Obafemi could be on the move, if the price is right

Swansea reject two bids for Michael Obafemi

Swansea manager Russell Martin has confirmed that the club have rejected two bids for Republic of Ireland international Michael Obafemi.

Soccer • 12 Jan 23

Anass Zaroury had Burnley ahead inside a minute at Turf Moor

Zaroury helps Burnley to stretch Championship lead

Anass Zaroury took less than a minute to announce his return from the World Cup as Burnley secured a 3-0 win over Birmingham.

Soccer • 27 Dec 22

Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring Manchester United's second goal against Burnley

Ten Hag challenges Rashford to maintain fine form

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag heaped praise on Marcus Rashford after the England forward scored an excellent solo effort in the 2-0 Carabao Cup victory over Burnley.

Soccer • 22 Dec 22

Marcus Rashford fires home Manchester United's second goal

Rashford weaves magic as Manchester United sink Burnley

Marcus Rashford scored a superb solo effort as Manchester United moved into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 21 Dec 22

Carabao Cup: Manchester United 2-0 Burnley recap

Manchester United have beaten Burnley 2-0 at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 21 Dec 22

Ireland midfielder Josh Cullen in action for Burnley on Saturday

Championship wrap: Burnley soar, Dunne nets QPR winner

Burnley extended their lead at the top of the Championship table to six points after coming from behind to beat Middlesbrough 3-1 at Turf Moor, while Irish defender Jimmy Dunne scored the winner for QPR against Preston.

Soccer • 18 Dec 22

Ashley Barnes celebrates scoring Burnley's opener

Championship round-up: Burnley hammer QPR

Sky Bet Championship leaders Burnley beat managerless QPR 3-0 at Loftus Road to re-establish a three-point lead at the top, while promotion-chasing Watford had to be content with a point from a goalless draw at home to Hull.

Soccer • 11 Dec 22

Costelloe had been included in Burnley matchday squads towards the end of last season's Premier League campaign

Treacy tips Costelloe to enter Ireland fold 'soon'

Former Republic of Ireland and Burnley midfielder Keith Treacy has tipped Dara Costelloe to become an option for Stephen Kenny's senior squad in the near future if he can build on his early promise.

Soccer • 16 Aug 22

Dara Costelloe (r) had broken into the first team picture towards the end of last season

Costelloe earns Cullen praise after Burnley debut

Republic of Ireland midfielder Josh Cullen reserved plenty of praise for Dara Costelloe after the former Galway United forward's impressive debut for Burnley on the Championship's opening night.

Soccer • 30 Jul 22

Cullen & Costelloe help Burnley make perfect start

Republic of Ireland midfielder Josh Cullen excelled while Limerick teenager Dara Costelloe was handed a first start as Vincent Kompany's reign as Burnley boss began with a 1-0 victory at Huddersfield in the opening match of the new Sky Bet Championship season.

Soccer • 29 Jul 22

Christian Eriksen will showcase his talents at Old Trafford this season

Transfers: United land Eriksen, Raphinha joins Barca

Manchester United have announced the signing of Denmark international Christian Eriksen on a three-year deal.

Soccer • 15 Jul 22

Collins makes big move to Wolves, Cullen joins Burnley

Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins has completed a move from Burnley to Wolves for an undisclosed fee believed to be in the region of £20.5m, with his international team-mate Josh Cullen heading to Clarets from Anderlecht.

Soccer • 12 Jul 22

Burnley sign former St Pat's man Luke McNally

Former St Patrick's Athletic defender Luke McNally has joined Vincent Kompany's Burnley in a transfer worth up to £2million.

Soccer • 28 Jun 22

Nick Pope has eight England caps to his name

Burnley keeper Nick Pope completes £10m Magpies move

Newcastle have completed the signing of Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope on a four-year deal.

Soccer • 23 Jun 22

Nathan Collins after scoring in Burnley's win over Everton in April

Elliott: Collins fits the bill for a club like Everton

Stephen Elliott and Graham Gartland discuss Nathan Collins' club future at Burnley or beyond after underlining his credentials for the Republic of Ireland during the UEFA Nations League window.

Soccer • 15 Jun 22

Vincent Kompany returns to the Premier League

Vincent Kompany takes the reins at Burnley

Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has been appointed as the new manager of Burnley.

Soccer • 14 Jun 22