Burnley set to cause uproar at rivals Blackburn as Clarets plan cheeky guard of honour request for Ewood Park clash

BURNLEY are planning a cheeky request for a guard of honour from their bitter East Lancs rivals Blackburn.

Vincent Kompany’s men could clinch the Championship title before their trip to Ewood Park on April 25.

The champions are entitled to ask for recognition from their opponents.

And proud Burnley are keen to pursue the matter.

However, it is likely to cause uproar in the Rovers ranks.

The two sides are fierce rivals.

Burnley travel to Ewood Park three games before the end of the campaign.

Kompany’s side are currently 13 points clear at the top of the Championship, and 17 points clear of the play-offs.

The Manchester City legend has done a superb job since arriving from Anderlecht last summer.

Burnley are well placed to bounce straight back up to the Premier League following relegation to the second tier last year.

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The Clarets have lost just twice in the league all season.

Their only league defeats have come against fellow automatic promotion contenders Sheffield United and play-off challengers Watford.