George Ford stole the spotlight as the England fly-half inspired Sale's 27-13 win over Bristol at Ashton Gate on Saturday.
Ford's kicked seven points to ensure Sale earned their fourth win of the season.
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The visitors went home with a bonus point after tries from Arron Reed, Sam James, Rob du Preez and Joe Carpenter.
Bristol crossed early on through Josh Cauldfield, with Callum Sheedy adding two penalties and the conversion for seven points.
But they could not muster a late score to earn a consolation losing bonus point against the rock-solid Sale defence.
Dino Lamb's try gave Harlequins their fourth consecutive victory as they ran out 29-25 winners at lowly Leicester.
The lead changed hands six times, with Freddie Steward scoring twice for Leicester on his return to domestic action following the Rugby World Cup.
Steward's efforts were not enough to prevent a fourth loss in five games for the Tigers.
Harlequins sit top of the table, for 24 hours at least, ahead of their meeting with champions Saracens next Saturday after outscoring their hosts by five tries to three.
Meanwhile, Bath delivered a scintillating second-half display to beat West Country rivals Gloucester 45-27 at a sold-out Kingsholm on Friday.
Ollie Lawrence scored two tries for Bath in a bonus-point victory with Will Muir, Thomas du Toit and Beno Obano also touching down as the visitors stormed back from a 20-10 deficit at half-time.
Bath's pack took control to turn the game on its head as they scored four tries in 15 minutes in the second half as Gloucester unravelled.
Bath were also awarded a penalty try and Scotland fly-half Finn Russell added 13 points, kicking five conversions and a penalty.
Santiago Carreras, Chris Harris and Matias Alemanno scored Gloucester's tries with George Barton kicking two penalties and three conversions.
