highlights, Burnley vs Man City 0-3.
Manchester City secured its first victory in the opening match of the 2023/2024 Premier League. Man City won 3-0 over Burnley at Turf Moor, Saturday (13/8/2023).
Man City’s two goals were scored in the first half. Erling Haaland is the culprit. The first goal was scored in the 4th minute, then the second in the 36th minute.
One more goal that was created for Man City was created in the 75th minute. This time it was Rodri’s turn to get his name on the scoreboard.
These results put Man City as the defending champions at the top of the standings. Burnley, as champions of the 2022/2023 Championship, must sit quietly at the bottom of the standings.
First round
It didn’t take long for Man City to break into Burnley’s goal. In the 4th minute or 185 seconds after kick-off, Man City took the lead through Erling Haaland’s strike.
In a post-corner situation, Rodri, who was on the left, received the ball well, then released a pass into the middle. Haaland, who was in the middle of the crowd, grabbed the bait first. Goal.
Haaland came close to scoring his second goal in the 11th minute had his right-footed shot from very close range not gone over the bar.
But in the 36th minute, Haaland’s second goal actually came. Again through the first touch execution in the penalty box with his left foot.
Starting from the puncture on the right. Kyle Walker’s low cross was received by Julian Alvarez. Alvarez only needed to give Haaland a touch that was freer without being escorted, then he executed it.
Meanwhile, Burnley tried to give a reply. Unfortunately, of the four attempted shots, only one led to the goal and that too was saved.
Second round
Rodri had two chances to score in the 55th minute. The first is through a long distance kick that can be pushed over. Corner for Man City.
From a corner kick situation, Rodri got his second chance. This time he executed it flat and into a corner, but again it was secured.
Only in the 75th minute, Rodri could score. Starting from a free kick towards Nathan Ake, chaos ensued in front of Burnley’s goal. As the ball went wild, Rodri deftly kicked it mercilessly from very close range. Goal!
Burnley himself was only able to spread threats again in the 80th minute. It was the home team’s first shot in the second half, although it was blocked.
Player lineup
BURNLEY (4-4-2): James Trafford; Connor Roberts, Dara O’Shea, Ameen Al Dakhil, Jordan Beyer; Luca Koleosho, Sander Berge, Josh Cullen, Vitinho; Mohamed Zeki Amdouni, Lyle Foster.
Coach: Vincent Kompany.
MANCHESTER CITY (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Kyle Walker, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, Rico Lewis; Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri; Bernardo Silva, Julian Alvarez, Phil Foden; Erling Haaland.
Coach: Josep Guardiola.
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