Burnley 0-1 Manchester City: Sergio Aguero’s second half goal sends side back to the top of the Premier League

Burnley 0-1 Manchester City: Sergio Aguero’s second half goal sends side back to the top of the Premier League
Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League with a deserved 1-0 victory at Burnley.The reigning champions had to wait until midway through the second half before taking the lead and needed the help of goal-line technology.Sergio Aguero’s shot just crossed the line and was enough to give City the three points.Getty4

Sergio Aguero celebrates his goal against Burnley

Leroy Sane returned to the starting line-up and replaced the injured Fernandinho in the only change to the City side that beat Manchester United in midweek.Burnley, who are now safe from relegation, named an unchanged side after drawing 2-2 at Chelsea on Monday.Pep Guardiolas side were dominant in the first half enjoying the majority of possession and attempts but struggled to break down Burnley.Getty4

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Kompany took a Jack Cork shot flush on the forehead and he also gave away a free-kick which led to Ben Mee volleying over. Ederson also had to react quickly to prevent Chris Wood racing in on goal, although the New Zealand striker was also let down by a poor touch.It took some time for City to carve out any openings and they were unable to trouble Tom Heaton in the Burnley goal before the break.Getty4

Matthew Lowton of Burnley fails to prevent Sergio Aguero’s shot from crossing the line

Raheem Sterling played Bernardo Silva in on the right but the Portuguese cut inside and failed to get any power in his shot. David Silva also hesitated before having an effort blocked by James Tarkowski and Oleksandr Zinchenko’s follow-up attempt was deflected wide.Aguero went close with a curling effort from the edge of the area but Heaton appeared to have it covered and Guardiola reacted with frustration when Leroy Sane shot tamely at the keeper.Getty4

David Silva sees his effort blocked against Burnley

City started the second period with greater intensity and Aguero forced a good save from Heaton before the visitors had a strong penalty appeal turned down when a David Silva shot struck Barnes on the arm.Heaton saved well from Bernardo Silva as City applied more pressure and Aguero drove a shot wide.The breakthrough finally came in scrappy fashion after 63 minutes as Bernardo Silva drove the ball into the box. Aguero initially miskicked but the ball remained at his feet and the Argentinian managed to poke the ball over the line at the second attempt – by a tiny margin according to the technology – before Matt Lowton could clear. City looked to the referee for another goalline decision when substitute Gabriel Jesus rounded Heaton to bring a diving clearance from Mee, but this time Paul Tierney’s watch did not buzz.Guardiola’s side did take the sting out of Burnley’s play by retaining possession in the closing minutes but some defending still needed to be done and the final whistle was greeted with huge relief by the visitors.

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