Manchester City recorded a record 11th consecutive win in all tournaments after winning 3: 0 over Burnley at Etihad Stadium. With this success, the selection of Josep Guardiola pulled five points to the top of the Premier League standings, taking advantage of today`s Manchester United defeat. Sergio Aguero (30`) opened the score, with the Argentine striking Eric Brooke in the number of goals scored for the club. They currently hold the first place with 177 hits. After the break, Nicholas Otamendi (73`) and Leroy Sane (75`) legalized the home win.
The great news of `citizens` was the return of Aguero. However, Gabriel Jesus was left on the bench for the beginning. Bernardo Silva replaced Rahim Stirling on the wing. In the 11 of Burnley there was no change compared to the last match according
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The duel started in the well-known scenario - the hosts had almost always the ball, and the guests had closed deep in their half. However, in the 16th minute Burnley came to a good chance. Cork had a deep centering in City half, Walker did not do well, Wood took advantage and passed Otomann, but Ederson intervened in time to prevent danger. The unpleasant news for the guests was that a few minutes later Wood left with an injury.
In the 23rd minute Nick Pope saved a dangerous blow to Bernardo Silva. Five minutes later, they were again at the center of the events when the Burnley guard watched the anklet of the rival trying to pass it. Roger East pointed to the white dot. Sergio Aguero realized a penalty that made it equal to the previous record player with Manchester City team Eric Brooke. They have 177 hits. By the break Pope saved two more dangerous shots on Kun. In the second part Aguero made two strokes again, which went aside from the goal. However, the guests started this half well and in the first 1/4 hour they had a much bigger ball compared to the situation before the break. Gradually the `citizens` picked up again. In the 73rd minute Otamendi doubled after he headed a corner kick from David Silva. Defur was on the goal but the ball somehow passed between his legs. Two minutes later, De Broene found Sane well on the left, and then the German was still shooting right past Pope. To the end, Jesse, who replaced Aguero, also had a chance to write, but Pope saved.
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