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The Secrets of Success: How Dyche's Burnley turned relegation into Europa League
Next season Burnley will compete in European competition for the first time in over half a century. They will do so courtesy of a seventh place Premier League finish that has surprised most observers. At the start of the campaign, Sean Dyche's side were among the favourites for relegation, but they have completely defied the odds with their own distinct brand of football.
In an era dominated by positional play and counter-pressing, Burnley are resolutely old-fashioned. They play a 4-4-2 with a focus on defensive cohesion and direct attacking. It's not to everyone's taste, but is has worked effectively for them. Later this year, they will get to trial their style on the continent.
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