Last season top scorer, Erling Haaland set the 2023/24 league season rolling with a brace against new comer, Burnley at Turf Moor stadium on Friday night.
The Norwegian striker, who had failed to get a goal in his last six competitive matches, scored with his first shot of the match. He added another in a repeat of his two-goal EPL debut last season.
It was another opening day victory for the defending champion with two first half goals and a third in the second half from midfielder, Rodri.
Substitute, Anass Zaroury, became the first player to be shown a red card this season with a high tackle on Kyle Walker, ensuring Burnley coached by former City captain, Vincent Kompany ended their first game on return to top-flight football with ten men.
This latest victory is Man City’s 12th consecutive win over Burnley in all competitions.
Man City will host Newcastle United in their next match, with Burnley facing Aston Villa.
