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Matheus Nunes scored his first goal of the season for Manchester City At a glance Erling Haaland scores twice late on for Man City Burnley's Maxime Esteve scores two own goals Manchester City move up to fourth in table PLAYER RATER Erling Haaland scored twice late on and Maxime Esteve inadvertently scored two own goals to help Manchester City to a thumping Premier League victory over Burnley. Pep Guardiola's side were questioned after losing back-to-back games in August, but have responded by winning three and drawing one to return to form and climb up to fourth in the table. They were given a huge helping hand by French defender Esteve, who scored the first of his unfortunate double by miscuing an attempted clearance into his own net, the goal coming after Jeremy Doku's low effort was pushed out by Martin Dubravka. City were controlling the contest. Belgium winger Doku has started the season brightly and he forced the Burnley goalkeeper into a sharp save at his near post. Having been made to defend for most parts of the first half, Scott Parker's side unexpectedly equalised, with the in-form Jaidon Anthony scuffing in a finish via a deflection off Ruben Dias. Boosted by the goal, Burnley were out quickly in the second half and Lyle Foster's low shot was deflected narrowly wide, with Quilindschy Hartman's long-range drive being batted away by City keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. But the visitors were made to pay for those near misses as Matheus Nunes superbly smashed home a volley from Haaland's knock-down. Minutes later Nunes turned provider by playing a low cross into the area and, although Oscar Bobb poked an effort at goal, the last touch came off Esteve. But Haaland was not to be denied, converting twice in the closing stages to continue his prolific start to the campaign. Have your say on Man City’s performance What did you make of Burnley’s display? When City face Burnley they always win. For the 14th consecutive meeting in all competitions, City got the better of their opponents and have scored 51 goals and conceded only three during that run of results. The hosts did not have it all their own way on Saturday afternoon and the result could been very different had Esteve not converted twice into his own net and Haaland's interventions late on. But City had 68% possession and posed a threat for large period of the 90 minutes, highlighting why they cannot be ruled out of this season's title race after leaders Liverpool were beaten at Crystal Palace. City often played some lovely interchanges in the final third and Tijjani Reijnders should have finished off one such move but blazed over from the edge of the area. It looked like being a rare off-day for striker Haaland, but the Norway international took his tally to 15 goals in nine games for club and country this season, continuing his blistering form by converting from Doku's low cross in the 90th minute and running through to finish three minutes later. Portugal midfielder-turned-right-back Nunes did score from Haaland's assist and was heavily involved in the third, as it was his cross which was turned in by Esteve. That goal left the result in no doubt and Haaland took the acclaim as City picked up their 23rd victory in their past 25 matches against promoted sides. This was always going to be a tough ask for Parker's side and ultimately they came up short again. The Clarets were edged out by late penalties against Manchester United and Liverpool but were heavily beaten by City, conceding four goals in the second half. Esteve had a day to forget with Burnley now winless in their past 20 visits to City, going back to 1963. Having won six Premier League titles and the Champions League with City, it was a disappointing return to the Etihad for Kyle Walker, who picked up a booking in the first half for a foul on Phil Foden. Supporters will be thinking how different it could have been had Foster scored in front of them at the start of the second half, but their side have won only once in six games on their return to the top flight. Manchester City: Guardiola's side are in Champions League action next week, travelling to face Monaco on Wednesday. Burnley: Parker's men head to Aston Villa on 5 October. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 27th September 2025 at 18: 01 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Pep Guardiola Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 Manager: Scott Parker Formation: 5 - 4 - 1 Manager: Pep Guardiola Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 Manager: Scott Parker Formation: 5 - 4 - 1 Premier League All competitions All competitions All competitions Manchester City have won each of their last 13 meetings with Burnley in all competitions by an aggregate score of 46-2. Only against West Brom (14 ending Jan 2018), Bournemouth (15 ending Feb 2024), Watford (16 ongoing), and Fulham (18 ongoing) have the Citizens ever enjoyed a longer winning run in their history. Burnley are winless in their last 19 league visits to Manchester City (D6 L13) since a 5-2 win in March 1963. The Clarets have lost each of their last seven Premier League games at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City have just seven points from their five Premier League games this season (W2 D1 L2), their lowest tally at this stage since 2006-07 (4). However, the Citizens have spent 54% of their game time in a winning position this term, more than any other side. Manchester City have won 22 of their last 24 Premier League games against promoted sides (D2), since a 2-1 loss against Leeds United in April 2021. No side have faced more shots (95), more shots on target (25) or has a higher x G against (10. 5) than Burnley in the Premier League this season. However, Man City are averaging 11 shots per game in the Premier League this term, their lowest on record in a single campaign (since 2000-01). Manchester City have scored more goals from fast breaks than any other side in the Premier League this season (3). It’s already as many as they scored in the whole of 2024-25, and one more than they scored in 2023-24 (2). No goalkeeper has made more saves in the Premier League this season than Burnley’s Martin Dúbravka (19), with his seven against Nottingham Forest last time out also the joint-most by a keeper in a game this term (level with David Raya vs Manchester United). Erling Haaland has scored 67% of Manchester City’s Premier League goals so far this season (6/9). Despite this, his six goals so far is his lowest return after five games in his four campaigns with the Citizens (9 in 2022-23, 7 in 2023-24 and 10 in 2024-25). Jaidon Anthony has been involved in four goals in his five Premier League games this season (3 goals, 1 assist), the joint-most by a player in Burnley’s first five games in a single campaign. It’s also as many goal involvements as he registered in his first 33 appearances in the competition (3 goals, 1 assist). Man City’s Erling Haaland (285) and Burnley’s Lyle Foster (282) are the two leading players for pressures applied in the opponent’s half so far in the Premier League this season. Foul by Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City). Josh Laurent (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Offside, Manchester City. Savinho is caught offside. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match (Manchester City). Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Kyle Walker (Burnley). Kyle Walker (Burnley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Phil Foden (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Kyle Walker (Burnley). Jérémy Doku (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Josh Cullen (Burnley). Attempt blocked. Josh Laurent (Burnley) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Attempt blocked. Loum Tchaouna (Burnley) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lyle Foster. Quilindschy Hartman (Burnley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Savinho (Manchester City) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Quilindschy Hartman (Burnley). Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Lyle Foster. Attempt missed. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Nico González with a headed pass following a corner. Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Maxime Estève. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.