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By Kevin Hand and James Dodd
Published On 22 Apr 2026

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22 Apr 2026 - 22:25
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That’s a wrap!

That’s a wrap for our coverage of Burnley 0-1 Manchester City in the Premier League.

You can read all about it here, via our in-depth match report, and don’t forget to tune into Al Jazeera tomorrow for our live coverage of Real Betis vs Real Madrid in La Liga.

But for now, that’s all we’ve got time for. Thanks for choosing Al Jazeera.

22 Apr 2026 - 22:15
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A stat to make Man City smile

22 Apr 2026 - 22:05
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Coming up on Al Jazeera

On Friday night, we’ve got some blockbuster La Liga action coming your way, as Real Madrid travel to Seville in Andalusia to face Real Betis in a must-win match.

Then on Saturday, we head to North London and the Emirates Stadium for another must-win game, as Arsenal host Newcastle United. Can they return to the top of the league?

Find out on Al Jazeera.

22 Apr 2026 - 21:57
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Chelsea left picking up pieces and needing to pick up pace

Click here to read our report following Liam Rosenior’s sacking by Chelsea.

22 Apr 2026 - 21:56
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Barca smiling but a worry for Yamal and Spain

Barcelona have beaten Celta Vigo 1-0 to restore their lead over Real Madrid to nine points in La Liga.

The win came at a cost, though. Click here to read more.

22 Apr 2026 - 21:47
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The Premier League title race – as it stands

22 Apr 2026 - 21:45
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Read all about it: Our Man City-Burnley report is live

Click here to read our full match report following Man City’s win.

22 Apr 2026 - 21:39
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‘I’m immensely proud of this team’: Scott Parker reaction

The Burnley boss speaking to Sky Sports: “I’m immensely proud of this team. I’ll probably get ridiculed for saying that in the world we live in. I am just being honest.”

He added: “These players have come in every single day with an absolutely humongous challenge and we’ve just fallen a little bit short.”

22 Apr 2026 - 21:27
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‘Five games’: Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola speaking to Sky Sports after the full-time whistle:

“‘[It’s] the Premier League for five games. So this is the reality. Five games, and now we have a semifinal that’s very tough on Saturday.

“It’s a big opportunity to play four finals in a row. We’ll see how tired [the players are]. Maybe I’ll have to make some changes because otherwise it’s been a lot of minutes for players. At the end, they were a little bit tired.”

22 Apr 2026 - 21:12
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‘It’s all about winning’ – Haaland reaction

The message from Erling Haaland post-match was clear, even if he was a little perplexed by the line of questioning.

“It’s all about winning, no matter how we try to play our football. Just try to win.”

Asked if the side are disappointed they didn’t win by more than one goal, he said: “One-nil is amazing, I’m super happy. I don’t know why you keep on asking me that. I’m super happy. We win, and we get three points and as they sing – we are top of the league. So be happy.’

22 Apr 2026 - 21:07
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A familiar feeling for Burnley

Tonight’s 1-0 loss at home officially condemned Burnley to life in the Championship next season alongside Wolves.

They’ve mustered just four wins this campaign, and it’s resulted in their third Premier League relegation in five seasons.

22 Apr 2026 - 21:03
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Who else but Erling Haaland?

The Norwegian took his tally to 35 goals in all competitions for the season, and that could be the most important of the lot.

City dominated tonight and should have scored more, but ultimately it was their ever-present, ever-reliable striker who made the difference in just the fifth minute to send them top.

22 Apr 2026 - 21:01
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City’s ominous sign

Manchester City have gone top of the Premier League and the players look incredibly relieved as they celebrate at full time.

In six of their last eight title wins, City have gone top of the league on April 30th or later. An ominous sign for title rivals Arsenal.

Full time: Burnley 0-1 Man City

22 Apr 2026 - 20:55
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Full Time! Man City go top of the league with a win

It’s all over at Turf Moor as Erling Haaland’s fifth-minute strike seals a 1-0 win for Man City over Burnley.

The result sees Man City go top of the league on goals scored, while the result also brings an end to Burnley’s short stay in the Premier League. They’re officially relegated.

Full Time: Burnley 0-1 Man City

22 Apr 2026 - 20:53
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A late, late corner

Burnley have a late corner.

90+4 mins: Burnley 0-1 Man City

22 Apr 2026 - 20:52
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Time is almost up!

Burnley can’t get a hold of the ball here, even as City see a corner kick cleared away.

They have less than two minutes left as a Premier League side.

90+2 mins: Burnley 0-1 Man City

22 Apr 2026 - 20:50
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Four minutes added on

There will be four minutes of time added on at the end of the game!

90 mins: Burnley 0-1 Man City

22 Apr 2026 - 20:49
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Three chances for City!

First, Bernardo Silva sees a shot from the edge of the box brilliantly blocked by the diving Esteve before Haaland then lashes the rebound towards goal, but it’s well saved by Dubravka.

O’Reilly then wastes a glorious chance from four yards out, slicing his effort into the body of Dubravka.

Burnley are going down with a whimper here. Can they fashion anything before the referee blows his whistle?

89 mins: Burnley 0-1 Man City

22 Apr 2026 - 20:47
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Another change for Burnley

Mike Tresor has come on for Jaidon Anthony with the clock ticking down.

A chance to cause some havoc, a Ward-Prowse free kick goes to waste as the Burnley attackers are offside.

87 mins: Burnley 0-1 Man City

22 Apr 2026 - 20:45
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Another chance for City

City are seemingly camped on the edge of the Burnley box now as they bid to wrap up the win and increase their goal difference.

This time, it’s Nico who lashes narrowly wide of the far post.

85 mins: Burnley 0-1 Man City

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