Manchester City must beat Burnley to make their win over Arsenal count
Manchester City must beat Burnley to make their win over Arsenal count With their 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday, Manchester City moved within three points of the Gunners, who sit top of the Premier League table. City play Burnley this Wednesday night at Turf Moor, and if they can beat Scott Parker’s side, City will move to the top of the Premier League table. Manchester City ramped up the pressure in the title race on Mikel Arteta’s side with their win at the Etihad.
To take full advantage of their win over Arsenal, City simply must beat Burnley. No other result will do for Pep Guardiola’s side as they hunt the Premier League title. Manchester City must quickly move on from their win over Arsenal.
There is no time for Manchester City to bask in the glow of their victory over Arsenal. Pep Guardiola’s side has another crucially important Premier League fixture against Burnley at Turf Moor to focus on. Any win over Burnley by City on Wednesday night will see them move to the top of the Premier League table by virtue of goals scored.
City created an opening in the title race with their victory over Arsenal. It’s one you feel they must seize upon by beating Burnley, who are on the brink of relegation back to the Championship. Erling Haaland has called on his team to focus on the task at hand.
Speaking after Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal, Erling Haaland called on his team to quickly move on from their big win and focus on Burnley. He also reminded his team to stay humble after their win. He explained: “ Every game is a final.