EPL table: Man City overtake Arsenal with narrow win over Burnley

Sport EPL table: Man City overtake Arsenal with narrow win over Burnley Published on April 22, 2026 By Ifreke Inyang googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Manchester City have gone top of the Premier League table, following a nervy 1-0 win at Burnley on Wednesday night. Pep Guardiola’s men came into the game three points behind Arsenal, after they beat the Gunners 2-1 last weekend. And City took the lead in the sixth minute through Erling Haaland. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Haaland ran through after a pass from Jeremy Doku and lobbed the ball over the goalkeeper. However, City failed to build on that strong start and ended up battling for the three points. They are now ahead of Arsenal on goals scored, as both teams have 70 points apiece and a goal difference of +37. Don't Miss EPL: Gary Neville accuses two Chelsea players of stitching up Liam Rosenior You may like EPL table: Chelsea’s Champions League dream suffers huge blow with Brighton defeat EPL: Guardiola speaks on Man City winning title ahead of Arsenal with goal difference EPL: ‘It’s stupid’ – Guardiola slams Rooney for criticizing Man City’s celebrations UCL: Guardiola speaks on Arsenal winning trophy Arsenal announce deal for Salmon EPL title: Right now, Arsenal will be champions – Guardiola

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