EPL: Manchester City Thrash Burnley 5-1 in Premier League

Manchester City Crush Burnley 5-1

Manchester City dominated Burnley 5-1 in the Premier League, with Erling Haaland scoring twice and Maxime Esteve netting two own goals.

Erling Haaland sealed the win with two late goals in the 90th and 93rd minutes...

Manchester City's dominance over Burnley continued with a thrilling 5-1 win at the Etihad Stadium, marking their 14th consecutive victory against the Clarets in all competitions. Despite Burnley's reputation for defensive solidity, City initially struggled to break them down, but their superior head-to-head record and recent form at home suggested the struggles wouldn't last.

The match saw Maxime Esteve score two own goals, while Erling Haaland netted a late brace, securing a convincing win for City. The team's early struggles dissipated as they took the lead through Esteve's own goal in the 12th minute, courtesy of Jeremy Doku's pressure on Phil Foden. Burnley's Jaidon Anthony momentarily leveled the score with a deflected shot off Ruben Dias, but City regained control with Matheus Nunes' close-range finish set up by Haaland's header.

Manchester City dominated possession and created scoring opportunities, breaking through in the 12th minute when Jeremy Doku's shot was deflected by Maxime Esteve, resulting in an own goal. This gave City a 1-0 lead, which could have been more substantial if not for some impressive goalkeeping by Burnley’s Martin Dúbravka. Dúbravka made a stunning save to deny Doku from scoring on a rapid counter-attack, keeping Burnley within a goal.

Despite being behind, Burnley remained bold in their approach and managed to stay in the game. They were visibly shaken by the goal but showed resilience, weathering a Manchester City storm to reach the 30-minute mark only a goal down. Their attacking strategy eventually paid off around 10 minutes before halftime when Jaidon Anthony scored, leveling the score at 1-1.

The current score is 5-1 in favor of Manchester City, with the match having concluded. The final scoreline saw Manchester City's Erling Haaland scoring twice in the late stages of the game.

Burnley leveled the score after Jaidon Anthony scored with a well-placed shot into the far corner, following a delivery from Quilindschy Hartman after gaining possession high up the pitch. This goal marked Anthony's fourth of the season and kept Burnley in contention.

Erling Haaland had a chance to put City back in the lead before halftime but couldn't capitalize, leaving Pep Guardiola with concerns to address during the break. City's underwhelming performance continued, and the hosts were expected to respond strongly after the interval. However, it was Burnley who started the second half on a high note.

Burnley nearly took the lead when Lyle Foster's deflected effort whizzed narrowly past the post, stunning the City fans and showing that the Clarets were still very much in the game.

Burnley continued to create scoring chances, with Sammie Szmodics' shot being tipped over and Anass Zaroury hitting the post. Burnley's persistence was evident, but they couldn't capitalize on their opportunities. Instead, it was Manchester City who seized the moment.

Shortly after the hour mark, City regained the lead through a Matheus Nunes volley. Haaland's header was parried by Dúbravka, and Nunes reacted quickly to tap the rebound into the net. This goal gave City a 3-1 lead and put them firmly in control of the match.

Manchester City's momentum surged after Matheus Nunes' volley gave them a 3-1 lead. They swiftly doubled their advantage when Maxime Esteve scored his second own goal, deflecting Nunes' delivery past a desperate Martin Dúbravka. This goal marked a turning point in the match, putting Burnley on the back foot.

Despite their valiant efforts, Burnley couldn't mount a comeback, and City's dominance was evident. Although they gave a solid account of themselves, they ultimately came up short, failing to capitalize on their scoring opportunities. The Clarets' inability to convert their chances into goals proved costly, as Manchester City seized control and dictated the pace.

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The win was a welcome relief for Pep Guardiola, whose side has now won 23 of their last 25 Premier League games against promoted sides. Erling Haaland sealed the victory with a late brace, netting two goals in the closing minutes. Haaland's impressive performance capped off a convincing win for City, solidifying their position in the league standings.