Manchester City 2 Burnley 0
By Burnley FC
October 16 2021
Clarets fall to defeat at the Etihad Burnley fell to a narrow defeat at Manchester City despite a battling performance after a goal in each half at the Etihad Stadium.
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The visitors produced a spirited performance and created a number of decent opportunities but were made to pay by the clinical finishing of their opponents. Bernardo Silva fired in an early opener, before Kevin de Bruyne took the game away from the Clarets with the second goal with just 20 minutes to play. The decisive blow was a little harsh, considering Burnley could have had a free-kick for a possible foul on midfielder Jack Cork in the build-up. Play continued and only seconds later De Bruyne gave Nick Pope no chance, all but ending the Clarets realistic chances of bringing points back to Turf Moor. However, manager Sean Dyche can be pleased with elements of his team’s performance, although the wait for a first Premier League win of the season goes on. It was always going to be a tough ask away from home against the reigning Premier League champions, but the Clarets matched Pep Guardiola’s team for long periods. To read the full match report please click on the link below; |
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Oh well its the Saints next.