Coventry City fans are on the edge of their seats as the Sky Blues edge closer to securing a place in the Premier League. Comedian Guz Khan expressed his joy that they will soon be returning to the 'promised land.'
With 85 points on the board, Coventry City currently lead the Championship, needing only 88 points to confirm their long-awaited return to the Premier League. Failing to score for just the fourth time this season at the CBS Arena, the Sky Blues kept their promotion hopes alive with a 0-0 draw against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.
Millwall and Middlesbrough dropped points over the weekend, making the 0-0 draw sufficient to guarantee the Sky Blues' place in the top division, where they will play the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
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Although Coventry City must wait for official confirmation on Friday, it would take an unlikely series of events to stop it from happening. All eyes will be on their trip to Blackburn, where a win would seal their long-awaited return to the Premier League.
Excitement is building as the Sky Blues draw closer to securing their top-flight return this Friday, with Guz Khan declaring: “Coventry City will return to the promised land... PUSB.”
His words resonated with fans who have eagerly awaited this moment for 25 years, marking the beginning of a new era after years of battling in the Championship. Manager Frank Lampard said he was 'really proud.'
Frank Lampard said he was 'really proud'
Frank Lampard said he was 'really proud'(Image: Shutterstock)
Lampard said on Saturday: “How the boys worked through the whole game was amazing, not only how we competed, but we also created some chances through the game, which was really positive, and then of course you also need a little bit of luck to play a 0-0 at Coventry, but I am really proud.”
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