Pep Guardiola’s side strolled into the Champions League knockout stages during the week thanks to a 1-0 victory against Olympiacos. However, City have endured a somewhat of an indifferent start to their domestic season, taking just 12 points from their opening eight games, leaving them in 14th place. A victory today, though, would see them surge back into the top half of the table.
Meanwhile, Burnley finally brought their disastrous run of form to an end, securing their first win of the campaign against Crystal Palace. Sean Dyche’s side have still accumulated just five points, though, and seem destined for a grinding relegation battle after a disappointing summer transfer window sold the manager short. Follow all the action below live at the conclusion of Brighton vs Liverpool:
MANCHESTER CITY 3-0 BURNLEY (47’)
Mahrez wants his hat-trick. City work the ball swiftly again and Torres’ ball across the box runs through to Mahrez, whose first-time shot flies over the bar.
Callum Rice-Coates28 November 2020 16:06
MANCHESTER CITY 3-0 BURNLEY (46’)
An early opening for Burnley as Westwood picks out Barnes. The striker’s shot is hurried and drifts harmlessly wide.
Callum Rice-Coates28 November 2020 16:04
KICK-OFF
City get us back underway. They’ve brought on Fernandinho in place of Rodri.
Callum Rice-Coates28 November 2020 16:03
Callum Rice-Coates28 November 2020 15:55
HALF-TIME
The half-time whistle will come as a relief for Burnley. They’ve been thoroughly outplayed here, unable to find a solution to the creativity of Mahrez, De Bruyne and co. City appear to have rediscovered their scoring touch, and the visitors will just hope to avoid a hammering after the break.
Callum Rice-Coates28 November 2020 15:48
MANCHESTER CITY 3-0 BURNLEY (45+1’)
Jesus wriggles past a couple of Burnley players and finds some space to shoot from a tight angle in the box. He goes for power and fires high and wide.
Callum Rice-Coates28 November 2020 15:47
MANCHESTER CITY 3-0 BURNLEY (45+1’)
There’ll be two added minutes.
Callum Rice-Coates28 November 2020 15:46
MANCHESTER CITY 3-0 BURNLEY (44’)
McNeil whips in a cross form the left and Stones defends it well, heading out for a corner. Ederson is then fouled as the set piece is sent into the six-yard box.
Callum Rice-Coates28 November 2020 15:44
GOAL! MANCHESTER CITY 3-0 BURNLEY (MENDY 41’)
That’s probably game over! It’s incisive, clinical football from City, who work the ball up to De Bruyne in space just outside the box. He lifts a lovely cross into the path of Mendy at the back post, and he slots his finish low into the bottom left corner, leaving Peacock-Farrell with no chance.
Callum Rice-Coates28 November 2020 15:41
MANCHESTER CITY 2-0 BURNLEY (38’)
Better from Burnley as Taylor is picked out in space on the left. He lifts a cross to the back post and Barnes meets it. His header is straight against Mendy, though, and the left-back gets to the loose ball first to clear.
Callum Rice-Coates28 November 2020 15:38
