West Brom stage comeback to beat Flemming-less Burnley amid transfer speculation
West Brom secured a comeback victory over Burnley in an English Championship fixture, overturning a deficit after Burnley took an early lead. Burnley were without Flemming, whose absence was notable amid swirling transfer speculation surrounding the player. The result gives West Brom momentum in the early Championship campaign while raising further questions about Burnley's squad stability as the window approaches its closing stages.
Read the full story at theguardian.comBurnley's loss without Flemming underscores how heavily the Clarets lean on the forward, and the transfer speculation around him adds a layer of uncertainty heading into the final stretch of the window. West Brom, meanwhile, showed resilience to recover from a losing position — a useful signal of character in a division where fine margins separate promotion contenders from mid-table sides. The combination of a key absence and ongoing rumours means Burnley face a decisive period as they weigh squad retention against potential reinforcement.
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