Manchester City returned to winning ways in style, cruising past Burnley with a commanding 5-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s men dominated proceedings from start to finish, with Erling Haaland delivering a late brace to seal the triumph. The win boosts City’s Premier League title chase, lifting them to 7th place with 10 points, while Haaland strengthens his lead in the Golden Boot race with eight goals.

First Half: Early Own Goal and Burnley’s Response

City started on the front foot, pinning Burnley back with relentless attacking pressure. Their breakthrough came in the 12th minute, when Phil Foden’s strike deflected off Burnley’s Maxime Estève for an own goal, giving the hosts an early lead.

However, Burnley didn’t crumble under pressure. In the 38th minute, Jaidon Anthony equalized with a sharp finish, silencing the home crowd and reminding City that they couldn’t afford complacency.

Second Half: City Take Control

The second half saw City step up their intensity. In the 61st minute, Matheus Nunes restored City’s lead, finishing confidently after a slick build-up. Moments later, substitute Oscar Bobb’s strike took a wicked deflection, once again off Maxime Estève, resulting in the defender’s second own goal of the match and putting City 3-1 ahead.

Haaland’s Late Brace Seals the Win

As Burnley tired, City continued to press, and their talisman striker stepped up. Erling Haaland struck in the 90th minute to add a fourth before calmly slotting home his second in the 90+3rd minute, completing the rout. His brace not only killed off the contest but also solidified his place at the top of the Premier League scoring charts.

Key Match Highlights

• 12’ – Phil Foden’s effort deflects off Maxime Estève for a City opener (own goal).
  
• 38’ – Jaidon Anthony equalizes for Burnley.
  
• 61’ – Matheus Nunes restores City’s lead.
  
• 68’ – Oscar Bobb’s strike deflects off Estève for his second own goal of the game.
  
• 90’ – Erling Haaland scores City’s fourth.
  
• 90+3’ – Haaland nets again to make it 5-1.
  

What the Result Means

The result propels Manchester City to 7th place with 10 points, keeping them firmly in the race for the Premier League title. Meanwhile, Burnley remain stuck in the lower half of the table, struggling for consistency.

Haaland’s brace ensures he stays clear in the Golden Boot race with eight goals this season, once again proving his importance to Guardiola’s squad.

Final Thoughts

Manchester City showed their attacking depth and clinical finishing in a dominant performance at home. While Burnley fought valiantly in the first half, City’s quality and squad depth were simply too much to handle. With Haaland back to his lethal best, City have sent a strong warning to their rivals that they are ready to climb back into the title fight.

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