Erling Braut Haaland opened up after scoring the winning goal to lead Manchester City to an away victory over Burnley, knocking Arsenal off the top of the English Premier League.
On 23 Apr 2026 GMT+7, Norwegian striker Erling Braut Haaland shared his feelings after netting the winner to help Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, known as the 'Sky Blues,' secure a 1-0 away win against Burnley, nicknamed 'The Clarets.' This victory sent Arsenal, the 'Gunners,' tumbling from the top of the English Premier League standings and marked City's return to first place for the first time since 21 August last year.
Looking back at the match, Haaland’s winning goal came early, in the 5th minute, showcasing his superb skill as he lofted the ball precisely over the opposing goalkeeper. Despite both teams having 70 points from 33 matches and an equal goal difference of +37, City rose to the top of the table thanks to having scored more goals overall.
After the game, Haaland said, "We had a lot of chances in this match, and I’m happy with the result we got. Winning is the most important thing. I wasn’t thinking about anything else (like scoring more to improve goal difference). Now we’re top of the league. We try to play our way, and we will focus on the next game."