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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ian Parker

RARE PHOTOS: Man city climb to premier league summit after victory relegates burnley | Rare Historical Photos

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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