The 2009-10 campaign delivered a dramatic, if ultimately brief, return to the top flight for Burnley as The Clarets finished 18th in the Premier League and were relegated back to the Championship. The season was instantly unforgettable, marked by a sensational start where they became the first newly promoted club to win their first four home games, claiming famous scalps like Manchester United and Everton. Leading the charge in the league was new signing Steven Fletcher, whose 8 goals proved vital in a campaign built on an initial burst of momentum that unfortunately faded following the mid-season departure of manager Owen Coyle. It was a turbulent year that marked their first Premier League season and remains a defining, dramatic chapter in the club's modern history.