Manchester City were given a test of nerves by Liverpool today – and they’ve passed it with flying colours. Even though Liverpool’s win over Watford saw the Reds overtake the reigning champions at the top of the table, the Citizens produced a deadly efficient performance and re-claimed their spot at the top of the table with a win over Burnley.Liverpool earns a tough win and tops the Premier League tableAn early Kevin De Bruyne goal made it a perfect start for Pep Guardiola’s team at Turf Moor. City captain evaded all the defenders and tucked Raheem Sterling’s cross beyond Nick Pope.Ilkay Gundogan made it two midway through the first half and it was already clear that the Clarets would have to look for points in some less demanding fixture.Manchester City go top of the Premier League 😏 https://t.co/4v2WDgSKPO pic.twitter.com/oXeRc2JCnm— GOAL (@goal) April 2, 2022 Sean Dyche’s men fought valiantly until the end, but it was City who’ve had the better chances to further increase their lead. Gabriel Jesus missed a couple of chances, but the Champions never looked in danger of allowing Burnley a route back into the game.Wolverhampton Wanderers made life difficult for Steven Gerrard and his Aston Villa side at Molineux. Wolves were by far the better team and deserved the points on a day when almost nothing went right for the Villans. Ollie Watkins scored a late penalty to make it a nervy finish, but it was all that they could do in this Midlands encounter.PREMIER LEAGUE – ROUND 31Saturday Liverpool – Watford 2-0 (1-0)/Jota 22, Fabinho 89 pen/Wolverhampton Wanderers – Aston Villa 2-1 (2-0)/Jonny 7, Young 36 og – Watkins 86 pen/Chelsea – Brentford 1-4 (0-0)/Rudiger 48 – Janelt 50, 60, Eriksen 54, Wissa 87/Leeds United – Southampton 1-1 (1-0)/Harrison 29 – Ward-Prowse 49/Burnley – Manchester City 0-2 (0-2)/De Bruyne 5, Gundogan 25/Brighton – Norwich City 0-019.30: (1.55) Man.Utd. (4.40) Leicester (6.50)Sunday 15.00: (1.83) West Ham (3.70) Everton (4.80)17.30: (1.53) Tottenham (4.10) Newcastle (6.50)*** odds are subject to change
