On a significant night at both ends of the table, City followed up its home win over Arsenal with another Erling Haaland-inspired triumph to steal ahead of their its rival on goals scored alone.

Haaland, who netted the winner against Arsenal, quickly put City in front, although the anticipated further goals did not follow in a frustrating if ultimately successful outing for the visitor.

Rayan Cherki and Haaland both hit the frame of the goal, while Nico O'Reilly had a trio of presentable opportunities to add to the scoreline and City's razor-thin advantage at the summit.

Meanwhile, defeat for Burnley confirmed its demotion back to the Championship after a single season, still 13 points shy of 17th-placed West Ham United now with only four matches remaining.

The Clarets were toothless in attack and relied on Martin Dubravka to keep the scoreline respectable at the other end but could yet have a further role to play in the title race as they must go to Arsenal, on whom there is considerable pressure as City hit the front.