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Burnley

(ˈbɜːnlɪ)
n
(Placename) an industrial town in NW England, in E Lancashire. Pop: 73 021 (2001)
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Burn•ley

(ˈbɜrn li)

n.
a city in E Lancashire, in NW England. 92,700.
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Summary: Burnley [UK], Sep 1 (ANI): Liverpool defeated Burnley 3-0 in the ongoing Premier League on Saturday here at the Turf Moor Stadium.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was Arsenal's match-winner again as the Gabon forward sealed a 2-1 victory against Burnley to extend his side's perfect start to the Premier League season on Saturday.Aubameyang had netted the only goal in last weekend's win at Newcastle and he emulated that crucial contribution with another decisive strike at the Emirates Stadium.
Sergio Aguero was on target as Manchester City restored their one-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a nervous and scrappy 1-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday.
Chelsea suffered a setback in their push for a Champions League spot when they were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Burnley in the Premier League on Monday.
IT now looks like Burnley are going to be the team Cardiff City will battle for a place in next season's Premier League.
Standings: Burnley 33 points from 34 games, Cardiff 29 from 32 APRIL 21/22: Liverpool v Cardiff, Chelsea v Burnley CARDIFF have the advantage of playing first, a Sunday clash with titlechasing Liverpool, while Burnley travel to Stamford Bridge for a Monday night contest.
Burnley have won three of their four Premier League meetings with Watford (L1), including both last season.