Manchester City defeated Burnley 2-0 on Wednesday and remains firmly at the top of the Premier League, in the continuity of the twenty-second date of the English contest. Those led by Josep Guardiola prevailed with goals from Brazilian Gabriel Jesús and Raheem Sterling, and regained the lead alone after the crushing victory of Manchester United, now a guard, over Southampton last Tuesday by 9-0.
City reached 47 points in 21 games, while United has 44 in 22 games and is followed by Leicester City, which accumulates 42 after beating Fulham 2-0 this afternoon with goals from Kelechi Iheanacho and James Justin.
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In addition, the Leeds of Rosario coach Marcelo Bielsa fell by 2 to 1 against Everton in a true festival of defensive blunders on the side of the local team, which attempted the comeback in the second half but was not enough to correct the self-inflicted damage in the first part.
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The day ends with the duels West Ham defeated Aston Villa 3-1 on the road and the surprising Brighton And Hove won, also on the road, against Liverpool 1-0.
Date 22 will end this Thursday with the match between Tottenham and Chelsea – who are in seventh and eighth position, respectively, both with 33 points – starting at 17:00 (Argentine time).
