Six-time Premier League winner Pep Guardiola takes his title-chasing Manchester City side to a crucial English Premier League fixture against Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
The clash comes barely three days after the Citizens made a statement of their title intention by beating the league leaders 2-1 on Sunday, April 19, 2026, to move just three points back with a game in hand.
With Arsenal now having five games to clinch a first major domestic title since 2022, the title race could shift to being in City’s hands if they get a positive result at Turf Moor.
City currently sits in 2nd place with 67 points after 32 games. Arsenal leads the table with 70 points.
To take the top spot during their match at Turf Moor on Wednesday night April 22, 2026:
- Mandatory Win: A victory earns City 3 points, bringing them level with Arsenal at 70 points.
- Goal Difference Factor: Arsenal currently has a goal difference of +37 in relation to City’s +36.
- Tiebreaker: If City wins by two or more goals, they will surpass Arsenal on goal difference and outrightly take the top spot.
- ‘Goals Scored” Rule: If City wins by exactly one goal (e.g., 1-0), they would be level with Arsenal on both points (70) and goal difference (+37). In the scenario, City would still likely go top because they have currently scored more goals (65) than Arsenal (63).
Quizzed by Sky Sports on how much importance City attaches to winning their matches in the fever-pitch final weeks, the Spaniard said, “It is just a question about winning games. Just win the games.
The target is to win
“The match will dictate how you play and how many goals you score. Of course, you have to try to [score] as much as possible. But the target is to win the game. Winning 1-0? It’s fine. That is the target.
“After, if you’re creating chances and momentum, go for it. Don’t speculate and try to do it. That’s the mindset of what we have to do.
“Because sometimes you say, ‘Oh, we have to score a load of goals,’ and maybe the opponent creates 72 transitions and scores five goals. The goal difference is to score and not concede, not just one side.”
