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Man City go top and relegate Burnley with narrow Turf Moor win

  • On Wednesday, Manchester City defeated Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor, moving to the top of the Premier League table and confirming the hosts' relegation to the Championship with four matches remaining.
  • Manager Pep Guardiola's side ended Arsenal's 200-day reign at the summit on goals scored, while Burnley have now lost 15 consecutive meetings against the Manchester club in all competitions.
  • Erling Haaland scored his 24th league goal inside five minutes, yet City created 3.15 expected goals but failed to extend their lead as Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka made a series of crucial saves.
  • City now sit atop the table but squandered chances to increase their goal difference advantage over Arsenal; the Blues face Southampton in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday.
  • With six games remaining, the title race between Manchester City and Arsenal remains undecided, while Burnley's return to the Championship next season ends their brief stint in England's top flight.
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Thanks to his victory in Burnley (0-1), this Wednesday night Manchester City took over the throne of the Premier League in Arsenal, just four days from the end of the championship.

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The Norwegian's goal in the 5th minute decided the match against Burnley, while City "caught" Arsenal in first place

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Manchester City go top of Premier League as Burnley relegated

Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor condemned Burnley to relegation on Wednesday.

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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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