Man City beat Burnley 1-0 to go top of the Premier League table as Haaland scores early and Burnley are relegated

Manchester City continued their strong late-season push for the Premier League title with a commanding win over Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday, a result that sent Pep Guardiola’s side to the top of the table and confirmed Burnley’s relegation.

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The victory extends Manchester City’s unbeaten run to 11 matches and sees them overturn a nine-point gap on Arsenal in less than two weeks.

Guardiola’s team now sit first on goal difference with five games remaining, marking their return to the summit for the first time since opening weekend.

Erling Haaland gave Manchester City a fast start, scoring after just five minutes when he latched onto a precise pass from Jeremy Doku before lifting the ball over the goalkeeper with composure.

Erling Haaland remained a constant threat throughout the match, striking the post in the second half as City pushed for a second goal to kill off the contest.

Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka produced several impressive saves to keep the scoreline respectable, denying efforts from Rayan Cherki and Nico O’Reilly in a spell of sustained pressure from the visitors.

Burnley also created chances of their own, with Jaidon Anthony and Zian Flemming coming close, but their inability to convert opportunities proved costly in a match where survival hopes were already hanging by a thread.

Despite Burnley’s resistance, the defeat confirms their immediate return to the Championship after just one season in the Premier League, marking a second relegation in three years.

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For Manchester City, the result strengthens their title charge and maintains momentum at a crucial stage of the season as they aim to defend their crown in a tightly contested race.