Haaland brace as Man City thrash Burnley, enter Premier League top four | OneFootball

Manchester City entered the Premier League’s top four this Saturday after thrashing Burnley 5-1 at the Etihad Stadium in the sixth round. Haaland (2), Matheus Nunes, and Estève (2 own goals) scored for the home team, while Anthony found the net for the visitors.

Situation in the Competition

With this result, Manchester City climbs the table and takes fourth place with ten points, the same as Arsenal and Tottenham, who are yet to play this round. Burnley sits in 17th place with four points.

Match Summary

MANCHESTER CITY 5 X 1 BURNLEY 🟤

Competition: 6th round of the Premier League  Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England  Date: September 27, 2025 (Tuesday)  Time: 11 a.m. (Brasília time)

Goals

How the Match Went

Manchester City opened the scoring at 11 minutes into the first half. After a good play down the left, Doku entered the box and shot for the keeper to save. On the rebound, defender Estève clashed with Foden as he tried to clear, but ended up sending the ball into his own net.

Burnley equalized at the 37th minute. The team regained possession after a City error and exchanged passes down the left flank. Hartman crossed low to Anthony, who finished first-time into Donnarumma’s corner.

Guardiola’s team regained the lead at 15 minutes into the second half. After a cross from the right, Haaland rose above the defense and set up Matheus Nunes. The Portuguese player volleyed without letting the ball drop, scoring the home side’s second goal.

Soon after, at the 19th minute, City extended their lead. After another move starting on the left with Doku, City worked the ball and switched play to the right. Matheus Nunes hit it first time to Oscar Bobb, who couldn’t shoot. The ball ended up with defender Estève again, who scored his second own goal of the match.

The home team turned the win into a rout at the 45th minute. Doku broke into the box from the left and found Haaland at the far post. The Norwegian, Premier League’s top scorer, slotted it home.

There was still time for Haaland to score again. At 48 minutes, the striker took advantage of a Burnley defensive error, went one-on-one with the keeper, and finished to seal the final score.

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