Burnley moved to within a point of Championship leaders Sheffield United after beating the Blades 2-0 at Bramall Lane on an action-packed day of Boxing Day action. (More Football News)
The result also saw Chris Wilder's side lose at home for the first time this season, with the Clarets winning consecutive games against Thursday's opponents for the first time.
Burnley took the lead two minutes before the break when Bashir Humphreys' delivery to the back post was met by a stooping header from captain Josh Brownhill.
Zian Flemming doubled Burnley's advantage eight minutes after the restart. After seeing his initial free-kick blocked, he blasted home with the aid of a deflection.
In the meeting of the EFL's two meanest defences, being clinical was key, and the Blades were unable to find a way past James Trafford.
Scott Parker's side were worthy of their win, extending his unbeaten run to five matches against Sheffield United and edge closer to the summit of the standings.
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Boro slip out of the play-off places with this result, three points clear of Wednesday in ninth, but there are no doubts over who will be more pleased with this result.
There was also a winning start for new Oxford United manager Gary Rowett, who oversaw a 3-2 win over Cardiff City to move them two points clear of the relegation zone.바카라 웹사이트
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Yuki Ohashi had put John Eustace's side ahead in the 13th minute before the Black Cats turned the contest on its head by scoring twice inside four minutes soon after the restart.
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