Manchester City’s 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Sunday, April 20, 2026, has intensified the Premier League title race, reducing the gap to just three points with a game in hand.
The win at the Etihad Stadium lifted City to 67 points from 32 matches, while Arsenal remain on 70 points after 33 games. With five fixtures left for both sides, the outcome of the championship could hinge on goal difference if both teams win their remaining matches.
Erling Haaland, who scored the decisive goal against Arsenal, described City’s upcoming fixture against Burnley as a “final,” emphasizing its importance in their pursuit of the top spot. “We are playing a final on Wednesday,” Haaland told Sky Sports. “The Burnley match is just as important as this one.”
Burnley, currently 19th with 20 points, will host the match at Turf Moor on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The game will be broadcast live on beIN Sports HD3, as beIN Sports holds the rights to broadcast the 2025-2026 Premier League season in the Middle East and North Africa.
A victory for City would put them level on points with Arsenal and potentially move them ahead based on goal difference or head-to-head results, depending on the margin of win.
Meanwhile, Arsenal face Newcastle United on Saturday, April 25, 2026, as they aim to secure their first Premier League title since 2004.
The result too marked Arsenal’s worst run of form under manager Mikel Arteta, according to reports from Egyptian outlet Youm7, which noted a decline in performance following the defeat to City.
