Manchester City produced a second-half surge to thrash Burnley 5-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon, extending their unbeaten run to four matches. Two late goals from Erling Haaland and two own goals from Maxime Esteve sealed a comprehensive Premier League victory for Pep Guardiola’s men.
City, who were questioned after back-to-back defeats in August, have responded strongly, with three wins and a draw since then. The result lifts them into fourth place in the Premier League standings and provides a major boost to momentum heading into a busy October schedule.
Match Summary
Burnley held their own in the first half and went into the break level, but Manchester City’s attacking power proved too strong after the restart. Esteve’s two unfortunate own goals, a volley from Matheus Nunes, and Haaland’s trademark clinical finishing dismantled the Clarets in ruthless fashion.
Manchester City Player Ratings
- Ederson – 6.5: Solid overall but unlucky with the deflection that led to Burnley’s goal. Controlled the box well afterwards.
- Josko Gvardiol – 7: Rarely troubled defensively and provided the cross leading to Nunes’ volley.
- Nico O’Reilly – 7: Strong link-up with Doku on the left created dangerous moments.
- Nico – 7: Worked hard in midfield but couldn’t replicate Rodri’s tempo-setting influence.
- Tijjani Reijnders – 6.5: Positive runs early on but influence faded as the game shifted.
- Phil Foden – 7.5: Energetic early, contributing to the build-up of Esteve’s own goal. Less effective later.
- Savinho – 6: Showed glimpses of threat before being substituted as City chased greater attacking sharpness.
- Erling Haaland – 8.5: Deadly in front of goal with two late strikes and an assist for Nunes. A trademark performance.
- Jeremy Doku – 8.5 (Player of the Match): Constantly dangerous down the flank, forcing the first own goal and terrorising Burnley’s defence with pace and directness.
- Oscar Bobb – 6.5: Contributed to City’s fourth goal through his forward drive, though the goal went down as an own goal.
- Nathan Ake – 6: Steady late cameo, ensuring defensive calm to close out the result.
- Rico Lewis – N/A
- Bernardo Silva – N/A
FAQ
Who scored in Manchester City’s 5-1 win over Burnley?
Erling Haaland scored twice, Matheus Nunes scored once, while Burnley’s Maxime Esteve scored two own goals.
Who was named Player of the Match?
Jeremy Doku was awarded Player of the Match for his electrifying wing play and direct involvement in key goals.
What does the result mean for Manchester City?
The win lifts City into fourth place in the Premier League table and extends their unbeaten streak to four games in all competitions.
How did Erling Haaland perform?
Haaland scored twice and provided an assist, showing his trademark clinical edge and decisive impact.
How did Burnley concede five goals?
Two own goals from Maxime Esteve, along with strikes from Nunes and Haaland, punished Burnley’s defensive lapses.
Conclusion
Manchester City once again demonstrated their attacking depth and resilience with a dominant 5-1 victory over Burnley. With Haaland back in scoring form, Doku shining on the wing, and Guardiola’s side rediscovering momentum, City have sent a strong message to the rest of the Premier League. Burnley, meanwhile, will look to regroup after a difficult night at the Etihad.
