LONDON — Manchester City striker Erling Haaland said their next English Premier League game against Burnley is like a final after a 2-1 victory over leaders Arsenal handed them the chance to go top with a win in midweek.
Arsenal has topped the table since October but City, who have a game in hand, cut the gap to three points with the win at the Etihad Stadium, Reuters reported.
Another win on Wednesday would put Pep Guardiola’s side level on points with the London club and see them top the table on either goals scored or goal difference, depending on the margin of victory.
“On Wednesday we’re having a final. The Burnley game is as important as this game,” Haaland, who scored the decisive goal in Sunday’s win, told Sky Sports.
“We need to focus, stay humble.” Arsenal, who is chasing their first Premier League title since 2004, next will play Newcastle United on Saturday.
