(Dan Tri) – Without too many difficulties, defending champion Man City started the 2023-24 Premier League with a sweet 3-0 victory at Burnley.

Defending champion Man City was in great form right in the first round of the 2023-24 Premier League, coach Pep Guardiola’s team won easily 3-0 against newly promoted team Burnley.

Of Man City’s three goals, Erling Haaland contributed two goals, the remaining goal was scored by Rodri.

Haaland flourished right in the first round of the 2023-24 Premier League (Photo: Getty).

Man City took on Burnley with a lineup of old faces. Kevin De Bruyne returned to the main squad after just sitting on the bench in the English Super Cup match.

Despite having to play away from home, with the defending champion’s class, Man City quickly overwhelmed Burnley after the opening whistle.

In the 4th minute, from the away team’s pressing attack, Rodri headed the ball from the left to the center and Haaland quickly finished the shot from a distance of about 5 meters.

Haland opened the score in the match (Photo: Getty).

Getting an early goal gave Man City players more confidence, and they continued to dominate the match.

Man City’s sharp attacking style of play made it difficult for Burnley to defend.

Haaland’s curling left foot scored (Photo: Getty).

Having scored two goals after the first half, Man City played quite comfortably in the second half, victory was firmly in the hands of the away team.

The pressure Burnley created was not great enough, so the home team did not have real opportunities in front of Ederson’s goal.

Burnley’s efforts were nothing, Vincent Kompany’s team ended the match with only 10 people because Anass Zaroury received a red card in the 4th minute of injury time after the referee used VAR to see the player’s foul.

With three points from the early match, Man City returned to their familiar top spot, while Burnley dropped to the bottom of the table.