Match result - Man City showed superior power over Burnley during their Premier League round 6 encounter.
From the opening minutes, home side Man City quickly took control of the game with their trademark short passing style. By the 12th minute, the visitors unexpectedly gained an advantage when Maxime Esteve accidentally scored an own goal, putting Man City ahead 1-0.
Refusing to be dominated, Burnley immediately fought back. At the 23rd minute, Kyle Walker had a chance to shoot inside the box but his attempt was blocked. Subsequently, Jaidon Anthony and his teammates kept pressuring Martin Dubravka’s goal. Their efforts paid off in the 38th minute when Hartman skillfully passed to Anthony, whose shot deflected off Ruben Dias and went into the net.
In the remaining time, both teams played intensely. Man City continuously executed central and wing combinations, creating dangerous chances but failing to capitalize. The visitors also demonstrated cohesive play, defending tightly and counterattacking swiftly whenever possible.
In the second half, Burnley immediately caused trouble when Lyle Foster unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box that was saved, followed by Anthony’s corner delivery which was also thwarted by the defense.
Afterwards, Man City gradually regained control. Jeremy Doku persistently disrupted the flank, forcing goalkeeper Martin Dubravka to make a save from a shot in the 49th minute.
The pressure mounted and eventually paid off for the home side. In the 61st minute, following a pass from Erling Haaland, Matheus Nunes confidently struck to increase Man City's lead to 2-1. Just four minutes later, Manchester’s representatives doubled their advantage again as Nunes delivered a tricky cross, and Maxime Esteve scored his second own goal.
In the final minutes, both Man City and Burnley launched dangerous attacks, but it was the home team who celebrated two late goals both scored by Erling Haaland. Ultimately, Man City triumphed 5-1 over Burnley.
This result temporarily lifts Pep Guardiola’s squad to 5th place on the table with 10 points, while Burnley drops to 17th with four points.