Match report

Manchester City 9-0 Burton Albion: League Cup Annihilation

Manchester City
Manchester City
9–0
FT
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Jan 9, 2019

Manchester City stuns Burton Albion with a dominant 9-0 victory in the League Cup, showcasing an unstoppable offensive performance. Key goals were scored by Gabriel Jesus, who netted four times, and David Silva, among others.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester City 9-0 Burton Albion (League Cup)
  • • Gabriel Jesus scored four goals (5th, 30th, 34th, 65th minutes)
  • • K. De Bruyne opened the scoring with a goal in the 5th minute
  • • O. Zinchenko and P. Foden also found the back of the net
  • • R. Mahrez and L. Sane provided crucial assists
  • • Substitutions saw K. De Bruyne and L. Sane replaced

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 49 A. Murić (G)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 50 Eric García (D)
  • 21 David Silva (M)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 26 R. Mahrez (M)
  • 35 O. Zinchenko (D)
  • 19 L. Sané (F)
  • 33 Gabriel Jesus (F)

Substitutes

  • 47 P. Foden
  • 20 Bernardo Silva
  • 3 Danilo
  • 5 J. Stones
  • 7 R. Sterling
  • 18 F. Delph
  • 31 Ederson Moraes

Burton Albion

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 40 B. Collins (G)
  • 6 B. Turner (D)
  • 2 J. Brayford (D)
  • 3 J. Buxton (D)
  • 19 R. Hutchinson (D)
  • 22 K. Wallace (M)
  • 4 J. Allen (M)
  • 16 M. Harness (M)
  • 7 S. Fraser (M)
  • 10 L. Akins (F)
  • 27 L. Boyce (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 D. Templeton
  • 12 B. Fox
  • 9 J. Sbarra
  • 1 S. Bywater
  • 5 K. McFadzean
  • 14 D. McCrory
  • 18 W. Miller

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    5' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    K. De Bruyne · Assist: David Silva
  2. Manchester City
    30' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus
  3. Manchester City
    34' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus · Assist: David Silva
  4. Manchester City
    37' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Zinchenko · Assist: L. Sane
  5. Manchester City
    57' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus · Assist: R. Mahrez
  6. Manchester City
    58' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. De Bruyne · On: P. Foden
  7. Manchester City
    62' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Foden · Assist: Gabriel Jesus
  8. Manchester City
    65' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus · Assist: L. Sane
  9. Manchester City
    66' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Sane · On: Bernardo Silva
  10. Burton Albion
    68' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Boyce · On: D. Templeton
  11. Burton Albion
    68' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Allen · On: B. Fox
  12. Manchester City
    70' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Walker · Assist: R. Mahrez
  13. Manchester City
    74' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Walker · On: Danilo
  14. Burton Albion
    79' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Scott Fraser · On: J. Sbarra
  15. Manchester City
    83' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Mahrez · Assist: Bernardo Silva

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Burton Albion
Fouls 5 7
Pass Accuracy 90% 75%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 28 4
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 818 292
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 8 0
Shots on Target 14 1
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 74% 26%
Accurate Passes 740 219
Shots Inside Box 21 2
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by K. De Bruyne in the 5th minute set the tone for Manchester City's performance
  • ▸ Gabriel Jesus's hat-trick by the 34th minute solidified the team's dominance
  • ▸ The introduction of P. Foden and his subsequent goal furthered City's lead