Julian Alvarez shines as Manchester City cruises past Burnley in Erling Haaland’s return

Manchester City won 3-1 against Burnley, thanks to their attacking prowess and Julian Alvarez's two first-half goals. Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden led the relentless attack, while Rodri scored a third goal. Erling Haaland returned after recovering from a foot injury, but his chances were not converted. Burnley struggled to contain City's dominance, and Vincent Kompany's return as Burnley manager was disappointing.

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Julian Alvarez Shines As Manchester City Cruises Past Burnley In Erling Haaland's Return

Manchester City displayed their attacking prowess with a convincing 3-1 victory over Burnley, with Julian Alvarez stealing the spotlight on his 24th birthday. Despite Erling Haaland’s return to the squad after recovering from a foot injury, Alvarez’s two first-half goals dominated the match.

City’s relentless attack, orchestrated by Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden, showcased their depth and creativity. Rodri added a delightful third goal early in the second half, sealing Burnley’s fate. Haaland, though given a warm welcome back, had a quiet return to the pitch. While he had a couple of chances, including one that prompted some amusement on the bench, he couldn’t find the net. Despite Haaland’s subdued return, City’s formidable form continued, maintaining their winning streak since his injury.

Burnley, facing an uphill battle, struggled to contain City’s dominance. Vincent Kompany’s return to the Etihad as Burnley’s manager ended in disappointment, with his team unable to match City’s intensity. A late consolation goal by Ameen Al-Dakhil couldn’t dampen City’s convincing victory.

Here is the highlight video of Manchester City vs. Burnley, which ended with a 3-1 victory for City. 

 

Julián Álvarez

Julián Álvarez

Forwarder, Midfielder

ArgentinaArgentina

Age: 24

170 cm

68 kg

Season 2023/2024
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Played 6 0 Missed
Minutes 260 43.3 Avg
Goals 1 0.2 Avg
Assist 1 0.2 Avg
Attempt 4 0.7 Avg
Passes 80 13.372.7% AvgSucc
Yellow 2 0.3 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 21 times for 1774 minutes for Premier League.

Julián Álvarez scored 8 goals for Manchester City. He procured 5 assists. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 2nd in Premier League. In the last match Manchester City won 3-1 against Burnley. The next match in Premier League will be against Brentford.

Manchester City performance and stats

Manchester City

Manager: Josep Guardiola
Premier League
Rank 1st
Win 27
Draw 7
Loss 3
Goals 93-33
Diff 60
Top 3 Scorers
E.Haaland (26)
P.Foden (19)
J.Álvarez (11)
This season
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Manchester City is currently 2nd in the Premier League with 46 points.

In the last 21 games, it has won 14 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Manchester City won 3-1 against Burnley.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 51 goals and conceding 24.​

Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against Brentford on Saturday 3rd of February in Brentford. The prediction is Manchester City winning the match.​

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