What if the changeover took place this Wednesday evening? This is what Manchester City fans were hoping for, since a victory with a 2-goal difference on the Burnley pitch could give the Citizens the lead in the Premier League, thanks to goal difference. And it started in the best way with a goal from Erling Haaland in the 5th minute, on a pass from Doku. Pep Guardiola had lined up the same attacking quartet as against Arsenal last Sunday, with Cherki at the helm.
But Manchester City struggled to make the break, to the great dismay of Pep Guardiola, annoyed by the opportunities missed by his attackers, while Burnley, whose defeat officially threw them into the Championship, bravely played their luck on each counter. Dubravka multiplied the saves and frustrated the Citizens, who nevertheless moved to the top of the Premier League, thanks to the number of goals scored this season (66 against 63 for Arsenal). In the event of a tie on points, it is the gaol-average that counts first, but Arsenal and Man City are both at +37. It is then the best attack which is taken into account in the regulations of the Premier League. In the other match of the evening, Bournemouth beat Leeds with a score of 2-1, including a goal from Eli Junior Kroupi.
