The Independent: In a manner of speaking, Burnley could be the new Stoke City. Granted, it is not a comparison many would make. For one thing, with respect for the success achieved by Tony Pulis at the Britannia Stadium, this season's supposed no-hopers are a pleasure to watch.
Bikey ensures continuation of home rule .....
The Guardian:
Stephen Fletcher and Andre Bikey maintain Burnley's winning home start .....
Forget victories over the champions of England and the FA Cup finalists, this - Burnley's fourth victory in as many home matches - was "without doubt" the newly promoted club's biggest win of the season, according to Owen Coyle. The Burnley manager paid a roundabout tribute to his former Motherwell boss Alex McLeish by ranking this win over his Birmingham side above the shock results against Manchester United and Everton. View Full Report
The Telegraph:
Burnley 2 Birmingham City 1 .....
Burnley maintained their remarkable 100 per cent home league record when Birmingham City, promoted with them last season, were comprehensively beaten in a one-sided Turf Moor encounter. View Full Report
The Times:
Fletcher and Bikey keep Burnley's home comforts .....
A cure for Burnley's travel sickness may be proving elusive, but their performances at Turf Moor will surely determine whether they retain their seat at the top table. Yesterday's bravura second-half display brought them victory over feeble, unambitious Birmingham City. More encouragingly, they became the first Premier League newcomers to win their first four home games.
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