Premier League Regular Season - 34
Burnley 0 - 1 FT Manchester City
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
E. Haaland (J. Doku) 5'
HT
↓ R. Ait-Nouri ↑Nico 65'
↓ A. Semenyo ↑Savinho 65'
72' ↓ L. Tchaouna ↑L. Foster
82' ↓ Z. Flemming ↑A. Broja
82' ↓ B. Humphreys ↑Florentino
87' ↓ J. Laurent ↑M. Edwards
87' ↓ J. Anthony ↑M. Tresor Ndayishimiye
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Burnley
Goalkeepers
Martin Dúbravka 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kyle Walker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bashir Humphreys
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Hjalmar Ekdal 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Maxime Estève 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
5
Blocks
Quilindschy Hartman 
ENFORCER
10
Tackles
10
Tackles
11
Duels Won
73%
Win %
Midfielders
Loum Tchaouna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
James Ward-Prowse
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
8
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Josh Laurent 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
23%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Jaidon Anthony
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
17%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Forwards
Zian Flemming 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Max Weiss 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joe Worrall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Pires
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florentino Luís
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lesley Ugochukwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lyle Foster
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armando Broja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mike Trésor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Edwards
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manchester City
Goalkeepers
Gianluigi Donnarumma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matheus Nunes 
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
89
Passes
4
Duels
Abdukodir Khusanov
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
81
Passes
7
Duels
Marc Guéhi
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
82
Passes
9
Duels
Rayan Aït-Nouri 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Bernardo Silva
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
78%
Pass Acc
Nico O'Reilly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoine Semenyo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Rayan Cherki
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
0
Assists
71%
Pass Acc
Jérémy Doku 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Forwards
Erling Haaland 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.7
Rating
BENCH
James Trafford
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
John Stones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Ake
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tijjani Reijnders
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Kovačić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Phil Foden
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Savinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Marmoush
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2025 | Manchester City | 5 - 1 | Burnley | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 01/31/2024 | Manchester City | 3 - 1 | Burnley | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 08/11/2023 | Burnley | 0 - 3 | Manchester City | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 03/18/2023 | Manchester City | 6 - 0 | Burnley | FA Cup | Etihad Stadium |
| 04/02/2022 | Burnley | 0 - 2 | Manchester City | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 10/16/2021 | Manchester City | 2 - 0 | Burnley | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 02/03/2021 | Burnley | 0 - 2 | Manchester City | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 11/28/2020 | Manchester City | 5 - 0 | Burnley | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 09/30/2020 | Burnley | 0 - 3 | Manchester City | League Cup | Turf Moor |
| 06/22/2020 | Manchester City | 5 - 0 | Burnley | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
09/27/2025
01/31/2024
08/11/2023
03/18/2023
04/02/2022
10/16/2021
02/03/2021
11/28/2020
09/30/2020
06/22/2020
Burnley Win
Manchester City Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +38
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 34 GD: +14
P: 34 GD: +13
P: 34 GD: +5
P: 34 GD: +9
P: 34 GD: 0
P: 34 GD: +8
P: 34 GD: +3
P: 34 GD: -2
P: 34 GD: 0
P: 34 GD: -9
P: 33 GD: -3
P: 34 GD: -4
P: 34 GD: -7
P: 34 GD: -4
P: 34 GD: -16
P: 34 GD: -10
P: 34 GD: -34
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 37 | 82 | 69 | 26 | +43 | |
| 2 | Manchester City | 36 | 77 | 75 | 32 | +43 | |
| 3 | Manchester United | 37 | 68 | 66 | 50 | +16 | |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 37 | 62 | 54 | 48 | +6 | |
| 5 | Liverpool | 37 | 59 | 62 | 52 | +10 | |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 36 | 55 | 56 | 52 | +4 | |
| 7 | Brighton | 37 | 53 | 52 | 43 | +9 | |
| 8 | Brentford | 37 | 52 | 54 | 51 | +3 | |
| 9 | Sunderland | 37 | 51 | 40 | 47 | -7 | |
| 10 | Chelsea | 36 | 49 | 55 | 49 | +6 | |
| 11 | Newcastle | 37 | 49 | 53 | 53 | 0 | |
| 12 | Everton | 37 | 49 | 47 | 49 | -2 | |
| 13 | Fulham | 37 | 49 | 45 | 51 | -6 | |
| 14 | Leeds | 37 | 47 | 49 | 53 | -4 | |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 37 | 45 | 40 | 49 | -9 | |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 37 | 43 | 47 | 50 | -3 | |
| 17 | Tottenham | 36 | 38 | 46 | 55 | -9 | |
| 18 | West Ham | 37 | 36 | 43 | 65 | -22 | |
| 19 | Burnley | 37 | 21 | 37 | 74 | -37 | |
| 20 | Wolves | 37 | 19 | 26 | 67 | -41 |
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 36 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +16
P: 37 GD: +6
P: 37 GD: +10
P: 36 GD: +4
P: 37 GD: +9
P: 37 GD: +3
P: 37 GD: -7
P: 36 GD: +6
P: 37 GD: 0
P: 37 GD: -2
P: 37 GD: -6
P: 37 GD: -4
P: 37 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -3
P: 36 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -22
P: 37 GD: -37
P: 37 GD: -41
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Haaland's Early Strike Survives Dúbravka's Turf Moor Siege
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. Our verdict: A relentless attacking masterclass met an immovable object in goal, but a singular moment of early brilliance keeps the visitors' title charge fiercely on track.
The Early Blitz
With the Stakes incredibly high for both ends of the table, Manchester City wasted zero time silencing Turf Moor. It took just five minutes for E. Haaland to set the tone, ruthlessly finishing off a slick sequence orchestrated by J. Doku. The sheer Intensity of the visitors' early play was suffocating. They immediately locked down the pitch, eventually dominating possession with a 66% share. Burnley found themselves pinned back on their own turf, struggling to cope with a passing machine that orchestrated over 600 accurate distributions and dictated the rhythm from the very first whistle.
The Turf Moor Wall
If the opening suggested a rout, the rest of the match became a tribute to Martin Dúbravka. The Balance of play was utterly one-sided, turning the penalty area into a shooting gallery. City unleashed a staggering 27 total shots and forced 11 corners in an attacking siege. Yet, Dúbravka played out of his skin, pulling off eight crucial saves. He was repeatedly tested by the creative genius of Rayan Cherki, who carved open the defence with an absurd eight key passes. Despite the overwhelming pressure, the goalkeeper single-handedly kept the hosts' faint hopes alive until the final whistle.
Nailing Down the Points
A one-goal margin always leaves room for a sucker punch, but City's defensive anchors refused to yield. Abdukodir Khusanov marshalled the backline impeccably, snuffing out any rare, desperate counter-attacks the home side attempted. For Burnley, the 0-1 defeat paints a grim picture in their fierce relegation battle; stranded in 19th place and bleeding points, their escape route is closing fast. For the visitors, surviving this fixture without dropping points is the hallmark of a side destined to push the title race down to the wire. It wasn't the thrashing the underlying numbers suggested, but in late April, points matter more than poetry.
Key Questions
What made Martin Dúbravka the Man of the Match?
He single-handedly kept Burnley in the contest, repelling a 27-shot barrage with eight crucial saves against a relentless Manchester City attack.
What does this mean for Burnley's season?
Sitting 19th and miles from safety with games running out, this home defeat pushes them closer to an inevitable return to the Championship.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Title Dreams Meet Survival Nightmares at Turf Moor
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. City's relentless march to the top faces a desperate Burnley side fighting for their Premier League lives.
The Setup
April 22, 2026, brings a classic top-versus-bottom clash to Turf Moor. Manchester City arrive chasing the title from second place, boasting an imposing Stars rating that features heavyweights like E. Haaland and Rodri. On the flip side, Burnley are staring down the barrel of relegation, marooned in 19th place. Their dire Form rating reflects a dismal run of consecutive defeats that threatens their top-flight status. The raw Stakes here are astronomical for both sides, creating a volatile atmosphere where desperate defending meets elite attacking quality. With Gianluigi Donnarumma commanding the away goal, finding a breakthrough will be an immense challenge for the struggling hosts.
Key Battle
The defining clash on the pitch pits the rugged resolve of Hjalmar Ekdal against the electric pace of Jérémy Doku. Ekdal must anchor a leaky backline against relentless waves of pressure from the visitors. If Doku successfully isolates him in wide areas, City's superior tactical Balance will tear the home defense apart and open the floodgates.
Our Take
Expect the visitors to monopolize possession early, suffocating the hosts in their own half. Burnley will undoubtedly park the bus and pray for a lucky counter-attack, but the away side possesses far too much guile to be kept out for 90 minutes. The disparity in quality across the pitch is simply too massive to ignore. While this venue can be an intimidating fortress on its day, the sheer attacking depth of the title contenders will eventually break down the low block, resulting in a comfortable multi-goal victory.