Manchester City is now leading the English Premier League points table with 71 points after defeating Bournemouth 1-0.

Riyad Mahrez scored the winning goal in the 55th minute of play.

In other matches this morning, Manchester United defeated Southampton 3-2, Arsenal drew 1-1 with Tottenham, Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated Cardiff 2-0 while Crystal Palace defeated Burnley 3-1.

Liverpool can go top tomorrow, if they manage to beat Everton at 4.15 am tomorrow.