🕰️ Haaland not waiting around to strike at Turf Moor in crucial clash

Man City have the chance to overtake Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table against Burnley .

A win at Turf Moor would lift the Cityzens above title-chasing Arsenal on goal difference with just five games remaining.

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Pep Guardiola's side didn't hang around to draw first blood against relegation-threatened Burnley , who will also be relegated from the top-flight with a defeat.

City's marksman, Erling Haaland , broke clear of the Clarets' backline and scooped a composed finish over Martin Dubravka and into the net after just five minutes for his 35th goal of the season.

– Wednesday, 22 April 2026

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