Esteve’s double own goal and Haaland’s late brace see Manchester City past a spirited Burnley
Manchester City beat Burnley 5-1 at the Etihad, a scoreline inflated by late strikes after a contest that was alive for well over an hour. Maxime Esteve turned the ball into his own net twice, Matheus Nunes volleyed City back in front on the hour, and Erling Haaland added two in the closing minutes, while Jaidon Anthony’s deflected effort had briefly dragged the visitors level before half-time.
City, who had been questioned after back-to-back league defeats in August, reasserted themselves with control and tempo after the break. Jeremy Doku was the game’s sharpest outlet throughout and was named player of the match, while Pep Guardiola lauded a markedly improved second half as his side climbed to fourth in the table.
Own goals frame a tight contest rather than a rout