Erling Haaland Calls Burnley Clash a 'Final' as Man City Eye Top Spot

Haaland fires warning ahead of Burnley game in title push

Erling Haaland says Burnley is a final for Man City’s title hopes. They trail Arsenal by three points but play their game in hand on Wednesday.

After beating Arsenal, Man City are three points off top with a game in hand. Haaland says the Burnley clash is like a final...

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland said their next Premier League game against Burnley is like a final after Sunday’s 2-1 victory over leaders Arsenal gave them the chance to go top with a win in midweek.

Arsenal have topped the table since October, but City, who have a game in hand, cut the gap to three points with the win at the Etihad Stadium.

Another win on Wednesday would put Pep Guardiola’s side level on points with the London club and see them top the table on either goals scored or goal difference, depending on the margin of victory.

The winning moment 💫

🪄 @ErlingHaaland pic.twitter.com/vauA4Gol7A

— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 19, 2026

“On Wednesday, we're having a final. The Burnley game is as important as this game,” Haaland, who scored the decisive goal ‌in Sunday's win, told Sky Sports.

The winning moment 💫

🪄 @ErlingHaaland pic.twitter.com/vauA4Gol7A

— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 19, 2026

“We need to focus, ‌stay humble.”

 

Arsenal, who are chasing their first Premier League title since 2004, next play Newcastle United on Saturday.