Hopes of remaining in the Premier League for Burnley were dashed after a 2-1 loss to Tottenham on Saturday sealed their relegation.
Vincent Kompany’s team needed a win against Tottenham to keep their survival chances alive, but despite Jacob Bruun Larsen’s opener in the 25th minute, Burnley fell short. Pedro Porro equalised for Tottenham just seven minutes later, and Micky van de Ven scored the winning goal for Spurs in the 82nd minute.
With only one game left and five points behind fourth-bottom Nottingham Forest, Burnley joins Sheffield United in returning to the Championship after their promotion last season.
After the final whistle, Kompany consoled his devastated players on the pitch, acknowledging the harsh reality of relegation.
“Today the Premier League is over but tomorrow we start day one of doing everything we can to get back to the Premier League,” said Kompany.
Reflecting on the match, Kompany admitted that Burnley’s season had been challenging, marked by missed opportunities and shortcomings in execution.
Despite their recent resurgence, Burnley struggled throughout the season, facing difficulties from the start and enduring heavy defeats against top teams like Arsenal, Tottenham, and Chelsea.
Under Sean Dyche’s leadership, Burnley enjoyed six consecutive seasons in the Premier League from 2016 to 2022. However, Kompany now faces the task of rebuilding Burnley’s path back to the top flight in the championship.
“I’m fortunate to be surrounded by dedicated players, staff, and fans who have supported the club for generations. That’s who we play for every weekend,” Kompany added, expressing gratitude for the ongoing support.