Manchester City 5-1 Burnley: Haaland’s two goals, Clarets two own goals define rout

Manchester City only put the ball into Burnley’s net once themselves in the first 89 minutes, but Pep Guardiola’s side cruised to a much-needed 5-1 victory over the Clarets at Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

WATCH — Manchester City v Burnley full match replay

It was a terribly tough day for Burnley defender Maxime Esteve, who put the ball into his own goal twice — once in each half — and became just the sixth player in the Premier League era to score two own goals in the same game. Both own goals would have been tap-ins, for Phil Foden and Oscar Bobb.

Burnley fought back to make it 1-1 not long before halftime when Jaidon Anthony’s shot took a big deflection and wrong-footed Gianluigi Donnarumma, but the Clarets attempted just four shots in the second half (all before the 60th minute) and there was only ever going to be one winner. Matheus Nunes hooked home goal no. 2 for Man City, then came Esteve’s second own goal, followed by two at the very end from Erling Haaland, in the 90th and 93rd minutes.

Manchester City’s three wins this season have come by a combined margin of 11 goals (12 scored, 1 conceded).

What’s next?

• Monaco vs Manchester City — Wednesday, 3 pm ET
• Aston Villa vs Burnley — Sunday, 9 am ET
• Brentford vs Manchester City — Sunday, 11:30 am ET (next PL fixture)

Manchester City vs Burnley live updates - by Andy Edwards

Manchester City vs Burnley final score: 5-1

Goalscorers: Maxime Esteve (12' - OG, 65' - OG), Jaidon Anthony (38'), Matheus Nunes (61'), Erling Haaland (90', 90'+3)

GOAL! Man City 5-1 Burnley: Haaland scores another at the very end (90'+3)

Haaland completes brace to give Man City 5-1 lead

The rout is on as Erling Haaland scores his second goal of the match to give Manchester City a commanding 5-1 lead over Burnley at the Etihad.

GOAL! Man City 4-1 Burnley: Haaland turns Doku’s cross home at the end (90')

Haaland tucks away Man City's fourth v. Burnley

Erling Haaland gets his name on the scoresheet late in the second half to give Manchester City a three-goal lead over Burnley.

GOAL! Man City 3-1 Burnley: Esteve puts Nunes’ cross into his own net (65')

Esteve's second own goal gives Man City 3-1 lead

It's a nightmare for Maxime Esteve as the Burnley defender scores his second own goal of the match to give Manchester City a 3-1 lead at the Etihad.

GOAL! Man City 2-1 Burnley: Nunes hooks home after Haaland’s high header (61')

Nunes volleys Man City 2-1 in front of Burnley

Manchester City retake the lead thanks to Matheus Nunes' tidy volley from close range to make it 2-1 over Burnley at the Etihad.

GOAL! Man City 1-1 Burnley: Anthony’s shot ricochets past Donnarumma (38')

Anthony slots home Burnley's equalizer v. Man City

Jaidon Anthony silences the Etihad with a first-time finish inside the box to bring the Clarets level with Manchester City.

GOAL! Man City 1-0 Burnley: Dubravka’s rebound goes off Esteve and in (12')

Esteve's own goal gifts Man City lead over Burnley

Manchester City snatch an early lead over the Clarets thanks to Maxime Esteve's own goal at the Etihad.

Man City starting lineup

Donnarumma - Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly - Gonzalez, Reijnders, Foden - Savinho, Doku, Haaland

Burnley starting lineup

Dubravka - Walker, Esteve, Ekdal, Laurent, Hartman - Tchaouna, Cullen, Florentino, Anthony - Foster

---

How to watch Manchester City vs Burnley live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 10am ET Saturday (September 27)

Venue: Etihad Stadium — Manchester

TV Channel: USA

Streaming: Watch live on NBC.com

Pep Guardiola’s side led 1-0 late on at Arsenal last Sunday but conceded an equalizer to draw as both Pep and his players complained of tiredness amid a tight and intense schedule. Erling Haaland is battling to be fit for this game while Guardiola may be forced into making a few changes defensively. In recent weeks we’ve seen glimpses of the old City returning and they also look better defensively with Gianluigi Donnarumma’s arrival having a huge impact.

Burnley drew at home against Nottingham Forest last time out and they’ve picked up four points from their opening five games which is a decent return for the Premier League new boys. They’ve pushed Liverpool and Manchester United all the way in narrow defeats early in the season and Scott Parker’s side are happy to sit in, defend and try to launch counters. Longtime City star Kyle Walker has been a big part of that.

Manchester City team news, focus

Erling Haaland is struggling with a back issue and missed the midweek League Cup win at Huddersfield Town, but Guardiola says the Norwegian will be fit to feature in this one as he now has six goals in five Premier League games so far this season. At the back Khusanov is struggling with a knock so Rico Lewis, fit-again John Stones or Nathan Ake will come into the team. Marmoush, Cherki, and Ait-Nouri remain out injured, but Mateo Kovacic could be back in what will truly help Rodri’s minutes load.

OUT: Abdukodir Khusanov (ankle), Rayan Ait Nouri (undisclosed injury), Omar Marmoush (knee), Rayan Cherki (thigh), Kalvin Phillips (achilles) | QUESTIONABLE: Mateo Kovacic (calf).

Burnley team news, focus

Both Jordan Beyer and Connor Roberts are getting closer to a return, while Zeki Amdouni remains out long-term. Jacob Brunn Larsen is a doubt. Burnley will sit in with a 5-4-1 formation and frustrate City and they have so many players who relish doing the dirty work. Parker is all about being pragmatic and that is what will give Burnley a chance of staying in the Premier League.

OUT: Lesley Ugochukwu (suspension), Zeki Amdouni (knee), Jordan Beyer (knee), Connor Roberts (knee) | QUESTIONABLE: Jacob Bruun Larsen (knock)

Manchester City vs Burnley prediction

This will be closer than most people think but City look sharp and will make the most of this opportunity to kick on. Manchester City 3-0 Burnley.