City go six points clear at summit

MANCHESTER City moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League but only after a hardfought 1-0 victory over stubborn Everton at Goodison Park.

Frank Lampard’s side defended resolutely for more than 80 minutes but a deflection to a Bernardo Silva cross left Michael Keane flat-footed and Phil Foden pounced on the Everton defender’s lack of control to finish from close range.

Moments later there was controversy when the ball appeared to spin up and hit Rodri on the arm as he went to clear in the box, but after a lengthy VAR check no penalty was given.

City held on to go six points clear of Liverpool, who have a game in hand but are not playing in the league this weekend as they face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. Defeat leaves Everton just one point above the relegation zone.

Burnley followed up back-toback wins over Brighton and Tottenham with a battling 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace to move within touching distance of safety.

Jeffrey Schlupp had poked Palace ahead just nine minutes in after fine work from Michael Olise to send in the cross, but an own goal from Luka Milivojevic 40 seconds into the second half earned the Clarets another valuable point.

Goals from Son Heung-min, Matt Doherty, Dejan Kulusevski and Harry Kane saw Spurs thrash Leeds Leeds 4-0.

Manchester United suffered more frustration in the fight for Champions League places as they were held to a goalless draw by Watford.

Aston Villa eased to a 2-0 win against Brighton at the AMEX Stadium thanks to goals from Matty Cash and Ollie Watkins.