City go top of the table

 

Erling Haaland scored the only goal as an underwhelming Manchester City beat Burnley 1-0 to move top of the Premier League and relegate the Clarets in the process. Three days after netting the winner in the title showdown against Arsenal, the Norwegian demonstrated his physical prowess to score the winner in just the sixth minute as Pep Guardiola's men edged to victory.

Despite the two sides occupying places at opposite ends of the table, City were left hanging on to their solitary goal deep into added time, conceding a corner for which Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka joined his team-mates in the penalty area.

City survived, though, to claim top spot on goal difference with five games remaining. Burnley, meanwhile, became the second side to be relegated this season along with Wolves, returning to the Championship for the second time in four seasons.