Erling Braut Haaland scored his 24th goal of the season after just five minutes to give Manchester City a 1-0 away win against Burnley on Wednesday evening, according to multiple reports. The goal, a delicate chip into the far corner past Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, was enough to secure three points and lift City to the top of the Premier League table for the first time this season.
The win has significant implications for the title race. On Sunday, City reduced Arsenal's lead to three points after Haaland secured a 2-1 win against the London team. With both teams having four matches left, goal difference could be decisive if they finish level on points. According to multiple reports, City and Arsenal have the same goal difference, but City have scored more goals.
For Burnley, the loss effectively ends their hopes of surviving in the Premier League, according to major media reports. Haaland nearly added a second goal after the break but hit the post. City, who won the Premier League title last season, now control their own destiny.
In Germany, Harry Kane continued his record-breaking season, scoring his 52nd goal of the campaign to help Bayern Munich to a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal semifinal. Kane scored after 22 minutes on a pass from Jamal Musiala, breaking his personal goal record. According to multiple reports, Kane has scored 44, 41, and now 52 goals per season since arriving in Germany before the 2023/24 season.
Bayern Munich have already secured the Bundesliga title and now look ahead to the cup final on May 23, where they will face either Stuttgart or Freiburg. Up to eight games remain for Bayern this season, including a Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain. The first leg is in France on Tuesday, with the return in Munich a week later. Luis Diaz scored to make it 2-0 at the end of Wednesday's match. In the other Champions League semifinal, Arsenal and Atlético Madrid are competing for the final spot.