Burnley 0-1 Man City LIVE – Haaland goal enough to send City top as Burnley are relegated

“Winning is the main target. Considering the last three days and the emotions and the physicality with the game we play, we make an extraordinary game, except the first half when we defended two actions not good in behind. The line was not correct.

“The second half, in general, was good and wow, the chances we created, we could have scored more goals but the important thing is winning every game.

“Five games for both teams and we’ll see what happens.

“In terms of what I asked for the team, focusing on what we have to do and how we have to play, they have been extraordinary because we play really, really good.”

“I’m so sorry, I’m pretty sure he’s a manager for this level. Always when that happens, I think about how lucky I am, being in this club.

“I picked the right club ten years ago with an incredible hierarchy, incredible CEO, sporting directors, unbelievable. The consistency, the trust with the people working here, it’s amazing. I’m so lucky.”

Pep Guardiola is asked if his side’s performance levels dipped compared to the win over Arsenal on Sunday.

“I completely disagree. We had a better performance in terms of chances than Sunday.”

“The chances were there, we create a lot and played a fantastic game.

“Of course we can do better with scoring goals but the guys did everything.”

Erling Haaland left a bit bemused by some of the questions from the Sky Sports reporter about the lack of goals tonight.

“It’s all about winning, no matter how.

“1-0 is amazing. Be positive!”

It comes to an end and City get the three points. Ultimately it was not a brilliant performance or result but it was enough to take them to the top of the Premier League.

Burnley, conversely, are now relegated to the Championship. Parker’s side went out with fight and spirit, and can hold their heads high after that performance.

Just seconds remain but Burnley have a corner here.

Dubravka is coming up from the back.

Four minutes of injury time have been added on.

It has been almost all City throughout this entire game, but it would just take a moment for Burnley to snatch an unlikely point.

Cherki plays an amazing ball across the box and to O’Reilly.

At point-blank range, somehow Dubravka gets across the goal to keep the ball out again. O’Reilly has his head in his hands.

City still come forward in search of another goal.

Silva’s shot is deflected into the path of Haaland who strikes at goal but Dubravka again makes the save.

Laurent and Anthony are the two who make way.

Edwards and Tresor are sent on.

Gonzaez finds space to strike from the edge of the box.

He hits it well but it goes just wide of the post.

Flemming and Humphreys are both taken off.

Broja and Florentino are the duo that enter the action.

Cherki finds Haaland inside the area but the Norwegian volleys over.

Burnley have every man back defending for their lives and are proving much more difficult to break down than they were earlier on.

Parker turns to his bench and decides to make his first change.

Tchaouna is replaced by Foster.

Guehi plays a brilliant one-two with Cherki and gets to the edge of the six-yard box.

He attempts to cut back to Haaland but it comes all the way to Savinho at the back post. The Brazilian strikes but it is cleared off the line.

Ait-Nouri and Semenyo, both of which have failed to make a significant impact, are withdrawn by Guardiola.

He sends on Gonzalez and Savinho.

Burnley create a couple of shooting opportunities, reminding City that they are still in this game. First Hartman volleys over following a free-kick.

Then City lose possession near their own box, allowing both Flemming and Anthony to attempt shots. Fortunately for Guardiola’s side, both are blocked and it comes to nothing.

City are still searching for that second goal but they still cannot find it.

Doku works space on the edge of the area and fires at goal but it goes over the crossbar.

After initial good work by Nunes and Semenyo, the ball falls to Haaland.

He takes a good touch and strikes from just inside the area but it cannons off the post and out.

Flemming wins a flick on and sends it into the path of Anthony.

The winger is almost in on goal but Nunes recovers well to clear the ball out for a corner. Burnley are not giving up yet.

City get forward and it is Cherki who drives into the penalty area.

The Frenchman slides it to Semenyo who a great opportunity but sends the ball into the stands.

City have assumed control of this match again from the off.

The visitors appear to be playing with renewed purpose as they search for a second goal.

Anthony takes the kick-off for the hosts and we are back underway in the second half here.

No changes from either manager so far.