Tanzania, April 18 -- Blackburn. Coventry City are back in the Premier League after a 25-year absence following a dramatic 1-1 draw away to Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Friday, a result that confirmed their promotion from the Championship with three games to spare.

Needing just a single point to secure their return to the top flight, Frank Lampard's side achieved their objective in tense fashion, surviving an early setback before producing a late equaliser that sparked jubilant celebrations among players and travelling supporters.

Blackburn took the lead in the second half through Ryoya Morishita, putting a temporary hold on Coventry's promotion party and raising the stakes inside a packed Ewood Park. The home side, still battling ...