Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe! Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League table following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley on Wednesday night. Pep Guardiola’s side entered the encounter trailing Arsenal by three points, having boosted their title credentials with a 2-1 win over the Gunners last weekend. City made a bright start and took the lead as early as the sixth minute through Erling Haaland. The striker latched onto a through pass from Jérémy Doku before calmly lobbing the ball over the advancing goalkeeper. Despite the early breakthrough, the visitors were unable to extend their advantage and were forced to grind out the result against a resilient Burnley side. The win sees Manchester City climb above Arsenal at the summit of the table, with both teams level on 70 points and a goal difference of +37. However, City hold the edge on goals scored as the title race intensifies.