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Barton moves Burnley closer to Premier League return

Joey Barton kept Burnley on course for a return to the Premier League as the former Manchester City star's free-kick sealed a 1-0 win at Preston on Friday.

Sean Dyche's side moved back to the top of the Championship with just two games remaining after Barton struck in the sixth minute of a hard-fought Lancashire derby at Deepdale.

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