Haaland’s double and Rodri’s goal brought victory to the champion
Champion of England Manchester city started his title defense with a confident away victory over Burnley in the first round match Premier League 2023/24.
The game was made in the first half, as a result of which Erling Haaland scored a double. First, the Norwegian closed Rodri’s cross, and towards the end of the first half, Julian Alvarez made an assist with a shot into the top corner.
Burnley, who had just returned to the Premier League, did not hesitate against the backdrop of the champion, trying to play actively and boldly in attack. But the wards of Vincent Kompany (by the way, the legends of Manchester City) could not revive the intrigue. She was finally buried by Rodri, who successfully played on finishing after the standard.
The home team at the end of the game remained in the minority – the Moroccan Anass Zaruri played roughly against Kyle Walker and, after watching the VAR, received a direct red card.
Recall that for the Citizens the season began with a match for the FA Super Cup, in which the champion lost to Arsenal in a penalty shootout.
City’s next match at home is Newcastle on 19 August. Burnley misses the second round, and in the 3rd round the Kompany team will host Aston Villa.
- APL. 1st round
Burnley – Manchester city – 0:3 (0:2)
Goals: Holland, 4, 36, Rodri, 76
Removal: Zaruri, 90+4
Source: Sportarena
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