This Wednesday (31), at the Etihad Stadium, in a match for the 22nd round of the Premier Leagueo Manchester City did not give the threatened person a chance Burnley and scored his fourth consecutive victory in the English elite. In a commitment that was broadcast exclusively to Star+ subscribersos Citizens they won 3-1.
As a result, the team led by Pep Guardiola reduced the distance to the leader to just two points Liverpoolwhich receives the Chelsea at Anfield Road and, if they win, they will maintain their lead at the top of five points.
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The commitment also marked the return of Erling Haaland back on the field after recovering from an injury. The Norwegian number 9 has not been on the field since the end of last year.
Once the ball rolled, City had little difficulty imposing their game and quickly built the victory, which began with a doublet of Julian Alvarez.
To the 16 minutes, Matheus Nunes He made a good move on the right, crossed into the area, and the Argentine, with a header, opened the scoring.
Six minutes later, City expanded. And it was after a great play led by Kevin De Bruynewho took a free kick in a rehearsed manner and found the feet of Álvarez, who, alone, made it 2-0.
After the break, the Manchester team scored the third in the first minute. Rodri finished from the edge of the area, with no chance of defense for the goalkeeper James Trafford.
To the 25 minutes, Haaland entered the field, replacing De Bruyne and incessantly searched for the goal, however, he came up empty on this return to the pitch.
In additions, Al-Dakhil he filled the net and scored Burnley’s goal of honor, closing the score in Manchester.
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Classification in Premier League:
Manchester City: 2° placed, with 46 points
Burnley: 19° placed, with 12 points
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Upcoming Burnley games:
Erling Haaland during Manchester City’s match against Burnley, at the Etihad Stadium, in the Premier League Martin Rickett/Getty Images