Manchester City secured a 2-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor, with Marc Guehi scoring the opening goal in the 25th minute. The result sees City move top of the Premier League table for the first time since August, with five league games remaining. According to The Independent, the win was anything but straightforward, with City struggling to break down a resilient Burnley side.
The visitors finally found a breakthrough when Guehi headed home a corner in the 25th minute, before Kevin De Bruyne sealed the win with a strike in the 84th minute. Burnley’s manager, Vincent Kompany, praised his team’s performance, saying: ‘We’ve been out and done some sightseeing. At the start we’d take the tourist bus to have a look around.’
Background
Manchester City have been one of the standout teams in the Premier League this season, with a squad that boasts a mix of youth and experience. The team has been led by manager Pep Guardiola, who has implemented a possession-based style of play that has proven to be highly effective.
Reaction
City’s victory sees them move top of the Premier League table, a position they have not held since August. The win also sets up an intriguing run-in for the team, with five league games remaining. The team will look to maintain their momentum in their next match against Liverpool on May 3 at the Etihad Stadium.
Up next
Liverpool host Newcastle on May 3, kick-off 4:30pm BST.
References
- AP
- AS
