Title contenders Mohammedan Sporting Club handed a 3-1 defeat to Rahmatganj MFS in Munshiganj yesterday, extending their winning streak to seven matches in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

The outcome leaves Mohammedan in pole position with a maximum 21 points, six points ahead of second-placed Rahmatganj, who have played seven matches as well.

Having suffered a bitter elimination from the Federation Cup group stage following a 1-0 defeat against archrivals Abahani on Tuesday, Mohammedan shifted their full focus to the league. Determined to claim their maiden professional league title, the Black and Whites also avenged a 1-0 defeat to Rahmatganj in their Federation Cup opener.

At Birshrestha Shaheed Flight Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium, Mohammedan had to wait until the extra time of the first half to break the deadlock through Razu Ahmed Zisan, before Malian forward Souleymane Diabate provided a 2-0 cushion in the 64th minute. Five minutes later, Nigerian Emmanuel Sunday put the game to bed.

For Rahmatganj, Ghanaian Samuel Boateng -- who struck six goals against Dhaka Wanderers Club -- netted a consolation goal to raise his tally to 11 goals in seven matches.

In the day's other matches, Brothers Union handed a 4-1 defeat to Wanderers in Gazipur -- climbing up to third position with 14 points -- Fortis FC drew 1-1 with Bangladesh Police FC in Mymensingh, and defending champions Bashundhara Kings came from behind to inflict a 4-1 defeat on Fakirerpool Young Men's Club at Dhaka's Kings Arena.