Erling Haaland scored in the 5th minute to give Manchester City a 1-0 Premier League victory at Turf Moor against Burnley on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, as Pep Guardiola’s side continued their pursuit of the Premier League title — keeping ahead of challengers like Arsenal and Liverpool — with another composed and professional away performance. The early goal gave City the platform to manage the match and claim three points that maintained their remarkable late-season charge in the title race.
Haaland’s 5th-minute goal was precisely the kind of fast start that makes Burnley’s position — already fighting against relegation — almost impossible to recover from against opponents of City’s quality. The Norwegian striker, who finished the season as Premier League top scorer with 24 goals, demonstrated once again his ability to find the net when it matters most in the context of his team’s title ambitions.
Burnley, who were confirmed as the first club relegated from the 2025-26 Premier League on the same evening that Crystal Palace and West Ham United drew 0-0, could not find the equaliser despite their efforts in what was ultimately a comfortable City victory, with Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United also watching the title race. Watch highlights on AllSportsZone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score of Burnley vs Manchester City on 22 April 2026?
Manchester City beat Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor in the Premier League on 22 April 2026. Erling Haaland scored the only goal in the 5th minute as City maintained their title push. Burnley was subsequently confirmed as one of the two relegated clubs from the 2025-26 Premier League season.
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Who scored in Burnley vs Manchester City on 22 April 2026?
Erling Haaland scored for Manchester City in the 5th minute at Turf Moor to seal a 1-0 Premier League win. It was another crucial contribution from the Norwegian striker who finished the 2025-26 Premier League season as top scorer with 24 goals.
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