Burnley 0-1 Man City, EPL: Haaland Nets Winner To Down Clarets
Manchester City completed its ominous, late-season rise to the top of the Premier League by beating Burnley 1-0 thanks to Erling Haaland’s early goal on Wednesday, ending Arsenal’s 200-day stay in first place. The result condemned American-owned Burnley to relegation after one season back in the top flight. Haaland ran onto Jeremy Doku’s pass to convert a deft finish in the fifth minute for his league-high 24th goal of the campaign, which allowed City to back up its 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Sunday that, for many, turned Pep Guardiola’s team into the title favorite.
Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola walks off the pitch after the Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester City in Burnley, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Burnley's Quilindschy Hartman tackles Manchester City's Savinho during the Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester City in Burnley, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Manchester City's Erling Haaland shoots during the Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester City in Burnley, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly, left, and Burnley's Josh Laurent fight for the ball during the Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester City in Burnley, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Manchester City's Erling Haaland, second right, scores his side's opening goal during the Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester City in Burnley, England. | Photo: Nick Potts/PA via AP
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring during the Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester City in Burnley, England. | Photo: Nick Potts/PA via AP
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki hits the post during the Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester City in Burnley, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Manchester City's Marc Guehi, left, and Burnley's Josh Laurent fight for the ball during the Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester City in Burnley, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly passes the ball in front of Burnley's James Ward-Prowse during the Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester City in Burnley, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
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