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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ian Parker

Man City climb to Premier League summit after victory relegates Burnley

Erling Haaland opened the scoring during Manchester City’s win at Burnley (Nick Potts/PA) - (PA Wire)

Erling Haaland’s early goal fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 win at Burnley, which sent the Clarets back down to the Sky Bet Championship.

Haaland struck just five minutes in at a subdued Turf Moor as City ended Arsenal’s 200-day reign at the top but only on goals scored – any hopes City had of improving their goal difference were frustrated on a night when they both Rayan Cherki and Haaland hit a post.

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