Match report

Manchester City Defeats Burnley 6-0 in FA Cup Clash

Manchester City
Manchester City
6–0
FT
Burnley
Burnley
Mar 18, 2023

Manchester City demonstrated their supremacy in the FA Cup as they crushed Burnley by six nil. Erling Haaland played a pivotal role with three goals within half an hour, while Jack Álvarez also added two to his tally. The victory ensures Manchester City's progression in the competition and showcases their dominance over a struggling Burnley side.

Key Facts

  • • Erling Haaland scored three goals at 32', 35', and 59' minutes.
  • • Jack Álvarez netted two goals at 62' and 73'.
  • • Phil Foden assisted one of Haaland's goals, while Kevin De Bruyne provided both assists for Álvarez.
  • • Carlos Palmer scored a late goal for Manchester City at 68'.
  • • Burnley made multiple substitutions but failed to threaten the scoreline.

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 3-2-4-1

Starting XI

  • 18 S. Ortega (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 14 Aymeric Laporte (D)
  • 16 Rodri (M)
  • 82 R. Lewis (M)
  • 26 R. Mahrez (F)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 19 J. Álvarez (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (F)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 80 C. Palmer
  • 25 M. Akanji
  • 4 K. Phillips
  • 21 Sergio Gómez
  • 10 J. Grealish
  • 5 J. Stones
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan
  • 31 Ederson
  • 6 N. Aké

Burnley

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 15 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 14 C. Roberts (D)
  • 28 A. Al-Dakhil (D)
  • 36 J. Beyer (D)
  • 29 I. Maatsen (D)
  • 24 J. Cullen (M)
  • 7 J. Guðmunds­son (M)
  • 23 N. Tella (M)
  • 22 Vitinho (M)
  • 19 A. Zaroury (M)
  • 12 L. Foster (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 A. Barnes
  • 4 J. Cork
  • 45 M. Obafemi
  • 26 S. Bastien
  • 3 C. Taylor
  • 17 B. Manuel
  • 49 A. Murić
  • 11 S. Twine
  • 30 H. Dervişoğlu

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    32' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Haaland · Assist: J. Álvarez
  2. Manchester City
    35' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Haaland · Assist: P. Foden
  3. Burnley
    46' Burnley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Foster · On: A. Barnes
  4. Burnley
    46' Burnley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Guðmunds­son · On: J. Cork
  5. Manchester City
    59' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Haaland
  6. Manchester City
    62' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Álvarez · Assist: K. De Bruyne
  7. Manchester City
    63' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Haaland · On: C. Palmer
  8. Manchester City
    63' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rúben Dias · On: M. Akanji
  9. Burnley
    64' Burnley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Tella · On: Michael Obafemi
  10. Manchester City
    66' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rodri · On: K. Phillips
  11. Manchester City
    66' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Lewis · On: Sergio Gómez
  12. Manchester City
    68' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Palmer
  13. Manchester City
    73' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Álvarez · Assist: K. De Bruyne
  14. Burnley
    77' Burnley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vitinho · On: S. Bastien
  15. Burnley
    77' Burnley subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Maatsen · On: Charlie Taylor
  16. Manchester City
    89' Manchester City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. De Bruyne · On: J. Grealish
  17. Burnley
    90'+1 Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    A. Barnes

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Burnley
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 88% 84%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 6
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 568 420
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 10 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 499 353
Shots Inside Box 15 4
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Erling Haaland's quick-fire hat-trick within 27 minutes set the tone for Manchester City, putting Burnley on the back foot.
  • ▸ The introduction of Carlos Palmer and Jack Grealish provided further impetus to Manchester City's attack, leading to additional goals.