The race for automatic promotion from the Championship is go

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The race for automatic promotion from the Championship is going down to the wire, with three teams still in the race for two spots. Burnley, Brighton and Middlesbrough are all in contention to win a spot in the Premier League next season but although one point is the difference between the three, only Burnley could be promoted before the final day.Heres the reason why, and the other permutations for the top three... As it stands Team Pl Pts GD Mboro 45 88 32 Burnley 44 87 33 Brighton 44 87 30 Who is playing? Middlesbrough were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw against Birmingham on Friday, with Brighton hosting Derby on Monday afternoon before Burnley entertain QPR on Monday evening. Both games are live on Sky Sports.So how can Burnley be promoted before the final day?With Middlesbrough only managing a draw on Friday, Burnley would be promoted if they beat QPR on Monday and Brighton lose or draw. Remaining fixtures Burnley Middlesbrough Brighton QPR (H) Brighton (H) Derby (H) Charlton (A) Middlesbrough (A) That is because Brighton and Boro are playing each other on the final day of the season at the Riverside, meaning only one of those sides would be able to reach 90 or 91 points.A draw for the Clarets would also almost certainly be enough, but it would not guarantee a top-two finish as all three sides could still finish on 88 points and Sean Dyches team could miss out on goal difference if they lose heavily to already-relegated Charlton on the last day. Promotion play-off? What would happen if the top three finish level on points, goal difference and goals scored A win against QPR, though, would lift Burnley to 90 points and only one of Brighton or Boro could catch them, with the other side having to face the play-offs.But what if Brighton win?Well, a win for Brighton would mean Burnley would have to wait until the final day to secure promotion and might even have to avoid defeat against Charlton.If both the Clarets and the Seagulls win their games on Monday, they would be level on 90 points heading into next weekends final round of fixtures with Boro in third place on 88 points.But if Brighton lose to Derby and Burnley beat QPR, then the table would look like this heading into the final day - adding in the point following Middlesbroughs draw with Birmingham: Burnley 90 points Middlesbrough 88 points Brighton 87 points This would be enough for Burnley to secure promotion with an all-out battle between Brighton and Middlesbrough on the final day of the season to join them in the Premier League.Dont miss the Championship run-in live on Sky Sports, with Brighton v Derby from 2.15pm before Burnley v QPR from 4.30pm. 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Starting from pole, the 26-year-old Vettel turned in a trademark clinical performance to win the Indian Grand Prix on Sunday and join F1 greats Juan Manuel Fangio and Michael Schumacher as just the third driver to win four consecutive championships.PARIS -- Paris Saint-Germain dug deep to come back from two goals down and draw 2-2 at Saint-Etienne on Sunday, extending its unbeaten record to 30 games and staying ahead of Monaco on goal difference at the top of the French league. After Edinson Cavani had pulled a goal back for PSG, midfielder Blaise Matuidi scored a fortuitous goal deep into injury time as PSG took advantage of playing with an extra man for most of the second half after Saint-Etienne midfielder Fabien Lemoine was sent off. "It was a difficult night for us, it was an intense game," PSG coach Laurent Blanc said. "Saint-Etienne are really good at home and they dont let you breathe." Saint-Etienne rocked PSG as it played without fear and took the game to Blancs side. Last season, Saint-Etienne won away to PSG, drew at home and knocked PSG out of the League Cup quarterfinals, and it looked in complete control after goals from wingers Benjamin Corgnet and Romain Hamouma. "I think we were too average to get the three points and Saint-Etienne deserved at least a point," Blanc said. But after Lemoines red card in the 58th minute, Cavani turned in Maxwells cross from the left 10 minutes later for his seventh goal of the season and then Matuidis lofted pass beat goalkeeper Stephane Ruffier after bouncing in front of him with Cavani almost getting the final touch. "I am proud of my players, but I feel disappointed for them because we gave everything and we caved in with a player less," Saint-Etienne coach Christophe Galtier said. "Its a shame, but the crowd can be proud of them." Earlier, Monaco beat Lyon 2-1 thanks to Radamel Falcaos eighth goal of the season and Mounir Obbadis first. PSG spent most of the first half on the back foot as Corgnet went close with a shot from 25 metres and then scored in the 18th minute following a bad error from PSG centre half Marquinhos. The Brazilian was far too casual as he cleared the ball and hit it straight to Hamouma. He then teed up Corgnet just inside the penalty area and his first-time shot flew past PSG goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu and into the top right corner. Brazilian striker Brandao went close to doubling Saint-Etiennes lead but dragged his shot just wide of the post in the 29th, and midfielder Loic Perrin headed wide from a corner for a dominant home side.dddddddddddd The second goal came in the 51st when Sirigu came out to claim a cross and fumbled the ball as centre half Alex jumped up at the same time as him. The loose ball fell to Marquinhos, but his terrible clearance bounced off Thiago Mottas leg and fell to Hamouma, who clipped it into the net. "If you dont play well against teams like this youre in trouble and thats what happened," Blanc said. "We made two huge errors in defence and we were punished." PSG was thrown a lifeline when Lemoine got a second yellow card for a foul on Ezequiel Lavezzi. Lemoine, with blood pouring from his face following the challenge, had to be restrained and then dragged away by Saint-Etiennes staff as he furiously contested the decision. "We deserved the win, but we have to keep this attitude if we want to do well this season," Hamouma said. "The red card changed everything." It became increasingly hard for Saint-Etienne to hold out and Cavanis goal set up a frantic finale. "We showed that we have character and heart and were still unbeaten," Matuidi said. "But we came up against a great Saint-Etienne side and a great crowd. We lost games like this last season but this time we came back to 2-2." Earlier, Obbadi gave Monaco the lead with a powerful half-volley into the top right corner. Falcao added a another goal in the first half with a clinical finish before striker Bafetimbi Gomis pulled a goal back for Lyon after the break. Falcao had not scored in his previous three league games but put an end to his mini-slump in fine style. A long pass from defence deflected off the back of midfielder Joao Moutinho and fell to Falcao. He sprinted into the penalty area down the right, beat the left back for pace and expertly chipped the ball over Lopes as he charged off his line. "Falcao works hard for the team, he closes down, he holds the ball up," Monaco coach Claudio Ranieri said. "Everyone should try and play for him more." Also, Cheick Dibate and Ludovic Obraniak scored late goals as Bordeaux beat 10-man Montpellier 2-0. ' ' '