Match report

Manchester City Defeats Burnley 1-0 in Premier League

Burnley
Burnley
0–1
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City
Apr 28, 2019

Manchester City secured a vital 1-0 victory over Burnley in the Premier League on a day that showcased their ability to grind out results. Sergio Agüero's goal in the 63rd minute proved decisive as the Citizens held on to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table. Burnley pushed hard in the latter stages but were unable to find an equalizer against the resolute City defense.

Key Facts

  • • Sergio Agüero scored the winning goal for Manchester City in the 63rd minute.
  • • Burnley had two substitutions in the 72nd and 76th minutes, bringing on Chris Wood and Johann Berg Gudmundsson.
  • • Matthew Lowton of Burnley was shown a yellow card in the 87th minute.
  • • Ilskander Gundogan received a yellow card for Manchester City in the 90th minute.

Lineups

Burnley

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Heaton (G)
  • 2 M. Lowton (D)
  • 6 B. Mee (D)
  • 5 J. Tarkowski (D)
  • 3 C. Taylor (D)
  • 4 J. Cork (M)
  • 18 A. Westwood (M)
  • 13 J. Hendrick (M)
  • 10 A. Barnes (F)
  • 11 C. Wood (F)
  • 31 D. McNeil (M)

Substitutes

  • 27 M. Vydra
  • 7 J. Guðmunds­son
  • 20 J. Hart
  • 14 B. Gibson
  • 28 K. Long
  • 45 A. Driscoll-Glennon
  • 23 S. Ward

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 31 Ederson Moraes (G)
  • 4 V. Kompany (D)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 14 A. Laporte (D)
  • 21 David Silva (M)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 35 O. Zinchenko (D)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 10 S. Agüero (F)
  • 7 R. Sterling (F)
  • 19 L. Sané (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 Gabriel Jesus
  • 5 J. Stones
  • 30 N. Otamendi
  • 47 P. Foden
  • 3 Danilo
  • 49 A. Murić
  • 26 R. Mahrez

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    63' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Agüero
  2. Manchester City
    64' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Sane · On: Gabriel Jesus
  3. Burnley
    72' Burnley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Wood · On: M. Vydra
  4. Burnley
    76' Burnley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hendrick · On: J. Guðmunds­son
  5. Manchester City
    83' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Agüero · On: J. Stones
  6. Burnley
    87' Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    Matthew Lowton
  7. Manchester City
    90'+2 Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Sterling · On: Nicolás Otamendi
  8. Manchester City
    90' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    I. Gundogan

Match Stats

Stat Burnley Manchester City
Fouls 5 7
Pass Accuracy 60% 86%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 2 25
Corners 0 6
Total Passes 263 608
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 0 14
Shots on Target 0 7
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 30% 70%
Accurate Passes 158 524
Shots Inside Box 2 17
Saves 5 0
Shots Outside Box 0 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sergio Agüero's goal in the 63rd minute shifted the momentum in favor of Manchester City, giving them a crucial lead in a tightly contested match.
  • ▸ Burnley introduced Chris Wood and Johann Berg Gudmundsson in the second half to add firepower and push for an equalizer, but their efforts were thwarted by City's solid defensive efforts.