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Man City beat Burnley 3-0 to stay top of EPL

Sunday, 22 October 2017 6:40 PM [ Last Update: Sunday, 22 October 2017 6:41 PM ]

Manchester City's Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero (2L) celebrates scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot, marking his 177th goal for the club, during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Burnley at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on October 21, 2017. (AFP)

Manchester City have managed to maintain their lead at the top of the English Premier League after a 3-0 home victory over Burnley at the Etihad Stadium.

Argentina striker Sergio Aguero opened the scoring for the host in the 30th minute from the penalty spot to make it 1-0 for the Sky Blues.

Nicolas Otamendi then doubled Man City’s lead in the 73rd minute with a powerful header.

And two minutes later, German international Leroy Sane added the third for the home side by finishing off a wonderful pass by Kevin De Bruyne to secure Man City’s five-point lead at the top of the table.

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