Burnley vs Man City player ratings as Kevin De Bruyne flicks the switch to put the champions in cruise control at Turf Moor
First half goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan restored City’s place at the top of the Premier League table.
By Dan Black
Published 2nd Apr 2022, 18:02 BST
The Belgium international put the treble-chasing visitors ahead after just five minutes when picking out the top corner from Raheem Sterling’s cushioned pass.
City, who briefly dropped to second after Liverpool took care of Watford in the day’s early kick-off, doubled their lead in the 25th minute as Gundogan steered the ball past Nick Pope from another Sterling assist.
Made attempts to add a little bit more bite in Burnley's midfield as City controlled the ball under very limited pressure. Snapped at the heels of the opposition, turned over possession several times, and was tidy in possession. Will be hoping to have done enough to claim a starting place on Wednesday. Photo: Alex Livesey
Unable to put his mark on the game in any way, shape or form. Looked a little bit lost in the middle of the park as City knitted the ball intricately through each third of the pitch. Seemed to show World class opposition almost too much respect at times as he sat off them. Photo: Nathan Stirk
A lost soul up front for the Clarets. Rarely bothered Laporte or Ake, though the service into him and the support around him was often extremely limited. Booked for brushing Rodri with an arm when challenging for the ball and later withdrawn. Photo: Stu Forster
Provided a little bit of a spark when featuring from the bench in what was otherwise a very stale and placid showing from the home side. The Ivorian was able to pose more of a threat off the shoulder and in behind and — while in an offside position — forced Ake to clear off the line before the flag was raised. Photo: Alex Livesey