Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Manchester City recorded three points in a 3-1 win over Burnley in continuation Premier League at the Etihad Stadium, Thursday (1/2) early morning.
Facing lower-class teams, Man City tested the depth of the squad. Erling Haaland, Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias and John Stones were placed on the bench. Meanwhile Pep Guardiola gave Rico Lewis and Matheus Nunes the opportunity to play.
The Citizens immediately kicked off by continuously pressing Burnley’s defense. The result was seen in the 16th minute, Matheus Nunes’ hard effort from the right side was successfully completed by Julian Alvarez.
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Six minutes after recording a 1-0 lead, Man City scored another goal. Again it was Alvarez who put the ball in, this time after receiving Kevin De Bruyne’s pass.
Man City continued to press after leading 2-0, but Burnley was able to counterattack. Lyle Foster had a chance that didn’t end in a goal at the end of the first half.
Burnley’s desire to rise in the second half was immediately dashed by Manchester Blue. Rodri scored the third goal for Man City after completing Phil Foden’s pass.
Burnley didn’t want to stay quiet after being three goals behind. Mohamed Zeki Amdouni had a chance in the 51st minute. His finish still failed to result in a goal, the ball he kicked bounced off the target.
With a three-goal lead, Man City only controlled the match and avoided conceding to Burnley who still had not found a gap to penetrate the home defense.
In injury time, Ameen Al Dakheel reduced Burnley’s deficit after completing David Fofana’s pass.
Meanwhile, in another match, Tottenham Hotspur won 3-2 over Brentford. Destiny Udogie, Brennan Johnson and Richarlison were the goal scorers for The Lilywhites. Meanwhile Neal Maupay and Ivan Toney scored the ball for Brentford.
Man City vs Burnley Player Lineup:
Manchester City: Ederson; Lewis, Stones, Ake, Guardiol; Rodry, Matthew Nunes; Foden, De Bruyne, Doku; Alvarez.
Burnley: Trafford, Vitinho, O’Shea, Ekdal, Al Dakhil; Gudmundsson, Berge, Brownhill, Odobert; Foster, Amdounni
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