Manchester City surpasses Arsenal, leader since October, and takes the lead in the Premier League

Manchester City claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Burnley on Wednesday night.

Published on: 22/04/2026 23:33 Updated on: 22/04/2026 23:37 Reading time: 1min

The change in Premier League leadership. Manchester City took the top spot in the English championship from Arsenal, who had held it since early October, by winning against Burnley (1-0) on Wednesday, April 22.

The only goal of the game was scored by the inevitable Erling Haaland, the league’s top scorer (24), after just five minutes. The Cityzens return to the top of the table, a position they had only held once this season on the first matchday.

After 33 matches played, Pep Guardiola’s team has an identical record to Arsenal (70 points and +37 goal difference), but they surpass their rival in the standings with more goals scored (66 compared to 63). Arsenal could reclaim the top spot with a win or a draw against Newcastle on Saturday, April 25, but Manchester City still has a game in hand scheduled for May 22 against Crystal Palace. Burnley, the evening’s losing team, is relegated to the Championship.

Context: Manchester City’s victory over Burnley helped them overtake Arsenal in the Premier League standings. Fact check: Erling Haaland scored the only goal of the match, contributing to Manchester City’s win.