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The Digest:

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has attributed his team's failure to score more goals against Burnley to fatigue from their demanding 2-1 win over Arsenal just three days earlier. Despite Erling Haaland's sixth-minute goal, City failed to add to their tally but still went top of the Premier League on goals scored. Guardiola told Sky Sports: "We did everything after a demanding game... It wasn't easy. No frustration. Why should I be frustrated? We are right now top of the table."

Key Points:
  • City leads Arsenal only on goals scored after the narrow 1-0 win.
  • Guardiola refused to be frustrated, focusing on the league position.
  • The manager praised his players for doing "absolutely everything."
  • The win came just three days after a gruelling victory over Arsenal.
  • City now turn their attention to the FA Cup semi-final against Southampton.
Guardiola remains satisfied with the result despite the lack of goals.

Sources: Goal, Sky Sports