Burnley 1-2 Man City
Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League table ahead of the other matches thanks to Sergio Aguero’s double at Burnley.
Aguero seals Man City win at Burnley
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Swansea snatch late win in nine-goal thriller
Swansea City 5-4 Crstal Palace
Fernando Llorente struck twice in stoppage time at the Liberty Stadium as Swansea City fought back to hand Crystal Palace a sixth defeat in a row.
Hughes: Imbula in contention to start
Stoke manager impressed with midfielder Giannelli Imbula in training and could bring him in for suspended Allen.
Hughes: ‘Imbula In The Frame’
City boss says midfield ace could return this weekend…MARK HUGHES has revealed that he would have absolutely no qualms about handing Giannelli Imbula a return to the starting line-up this weekend.
New contract offer for Wilshere
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that the club will offer Jack Wilshere a new contract. The England midfielder has temporarily left the Emirates Stadium, having joined Bournemouth on a season-long loan.
Conte: European absence a help
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says the club’s absence from European competition has helped them to the top of the Premier League. The side have a one-point lead over Liverpool and Manchester City and can keep their place at the top with victory over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Guardiola hit by Kompany blow
Pep Guardiola has been hit by injuries ahead of this weekend’s trip to Burnley in the Premier League, especially a new setback for Vincent Kompany. Manchester City travel to Turf Moor on Saturday with skipper Kompany definitely missing while there are also doubts over Sergio Aguero and Pablo Zabaleta.
City ace Marko Arnautovic says more relaxed approach has improved his game
MARKO ARNAUTOVIC says he is reaping the rewards on the pitch after taking pressure off of his own shoulders over the past 12 months. The Austrian international enjoyed his most consistent campaign in professional football last season, as his 11 league goals helped the Potters to a third successive ninth place finish.
City focus on league matters
Pep Guardiola has urged his Manchester City players to focus on the Premier League in the next few months, having made sure of progress in the Champions League. A 1-1 draw away to Borussia Monchengladbach was enough to ensure that the Citizens will finish in second place in Group C, although Barcelona’s 2-0 win at Celtic means that top spot is now beyond the reach of City.
Barton training with Clarets
Former midfielder Joey Barton is training at Burnley once more, Clarets boss Sean Dyche has confirmed. The experienced Barton was Burnley’s player of the year last season as they secured a return to the Premier League. However, he then opted to take on a new challenge by moving to Scotland to join Rangers as they embarked on their return to top-flight football north of the border.