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Haaland scores as Man City beat Burnley to go top

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  • Manchester City beat Burnley 1-0 to go top of the Premier League
  • Bayern Munich beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 to reach German Cup final
  • Bayern Munich came from 3-0 down to beat Mainz 4-3

Manchester City secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday, with Erling Braut Haaland scoring his 24th goal of the season, according to reports. The win lifted City to the top of the Premier League, tied on points with Arsenal, though the exact goal difference between the two sides has not been confirmed. Viaplay commentator Kasper Wikestad remarked that the scoring race is now on between Manchester City and Arsenal.

In Germany, Bayern Munich advanced to the German Cup final after a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the semi-final, as reported. Harry Kane scored his 52nd goal of the season for Bayern, according to multiple reports. Bayern will face either Stuttgart or Freiburg in the final on May 23, though the opponent has yet to be determined.

Bayern Munich also staged a remarkable comeback in the Bundesliga on Saturday, coming from 3-0 down to beat Mainz 05 4-3, according to reports. Harry Kane and Michael Olise came off the bench to lead the second-half revival, with Bayern having failed to register a single shot on target in the first half, as reported. The win extended Bayern's winning streak to nine games in all competitions, according to reports. The status of the Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and Atlético Madrid remains unclear, and it is not known how many games remain for Bayern this season.

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