Manchester City 2, Burnley 1

BURNLEY, England (Interstat) — Erling Haaland’s early brace propelled Manchester City to a 2-1 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday, securing three points to open the Premier League season. The visitors, heavy favorites entering the match, needed just four minutes to break through. Midfielder Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, operating in a deep-lying role, unlocked the Burnley defense with a precise through ball. Haaland raced onto it, showing his trademark power and composure to slot past the goalkeeper and give Manchester City an immediate advantage. Burnley, underdog hosts fighting to avoid relegation, struggled to gain a foothold against City’s controlled… Read more...