BURNLEY – Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City beat Burnley 3-0 at Turf Moor to open the new season, but it didn’t go as the scoreboard suggests.
City fans chanted “Champions of Europe” and “Champions of England” and at the end their elegance was transmitted on the pitch.
Erling Haaland scored twice in the first half because it was Erling Haaland. But City lacked fluency as Burnley pressed up and forced the protective champions to make defensive mistakes and made Pep Guardiola uncomfortable.
Rodri smashed a third goal in the final when City claimed victory in the end, but they had to work very hard to achieve it as they got rid of a lot of rust from early in the season. In this screening, Vincent Kompany and the many new and young. The players he has recruited this summer will be very smart when they return to the Premier League after a one-year absence. Kompany will be satisfied with what he saw on his side, especially in the first half.
Haaland’s first two shots were sublime as he calmly finished just 4 minutes away, then gave House a surprise to put City in a dominant position. He scored twice on his 3 shots in the first half, but it wasn’t enough to save you. Pep Guardiola chided him for being reprimanded by Pep Guardiola at half-time whistle. Pep jumped straight towards Haaland, then pushed the TV cameras away while talking to Haaland, who seemed to be listening a little. Pep does this and was probably not satisfied with the way City played in the more sensible forty-five in particular, as they did not have the same control of the game as always.
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Another thing that will have bothered Guardiola is Kevin de Bruyne’s hamstring injury. The City captain limped in the middle of the first half, as it seems that he said goodbye to the injury he struggled with in the latter part of last season, and forced him to leave for the Champions League. The latest in the league too, too soon. We all saw how vital KDB was for City in the home stretch of last season and the Belgian wizard threw a very good cross that led to City’s first game. Pep will pray that De Bruyne is only absent for a short time. time.
Manchester City face Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup final in Greece on Wednesday, then host Newcastle United on Saturday, August 19 at 3p. next weekend has been postponed due to the modernisation of Luton Stadium.
This is something Burnley manager Vincent Kompany told NBC’s broadcast of Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe and Tim Howard on USA Network after the game.
What did you see from your team?
“A team with super center and courage and we arrived here opposite one of the groups I’ve seen. I told the guys before the game, you have to get something out of this game, hopefully, a result, but still. “It can be anything, a dribble, a tackle, a team boost. This team, our team, will only get better. They [Man City] have seven years of momentum.
What’s in it for Burnley as they paint for Premier League security?
“A lot of paintings. We have more meetings, more education sessions than top groups in world football. I also told them before. Many players come to us because they need to be in the opponents’ point. My dream is for it to happen with us, but realistically those players will one day move on to another place, but you have to work hard. Not only do you have those opportunities to yourself, but I know what it took to get there. You can’t be with us if you’re not willing to do more than anywhere else.
What will be the precedence of the Clarets this season?
“Progress, never results. If things don’t go well, I’ll show badly, but it was the same attitude as last year. Always, progress. What I don’t need is an emotional roller coaster. “
USMNT (and Italy and Canada) Burnley prospect Luca Koleosho joined the NBC broadcast team of Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe and Tim Howard on the US network after the game and talked about his Premier League debut and why the Clarets after their time. at Espanyol.
Some highlights:
Pep Guardiola is pleased with the functionality and Erling Haaland with one of the most productive he has ever played in the NBA.
“Not bad for the position we arrived at without much preparation,” Guardiola said. take out some things at halftime. . . Then, the connection with Ederson to place Erling in the 1-1 with a central defender, as in basketball, one-on-one against Michael Jordan. We figured it out, and I’m satisfied with the result.
“We climbed the highest mountain possible. We planted the blue flag and it will remain there, but we have to go down the mountain. Look there, Burnley, Newcastle, Sheffield, and climb the mountain step by step and maybe we will reach spring to see the flag again. I have no doubts about how we train, how we behave. We will lose games, but I told the players that the challenge is within ourselves.
Here’s Guardiola asked via Rebecca Lowe about Kevin De Bruyne who saw the megastar retire in the 24th minute.
“Hamstrings,” he says. “We’ll see how long. “
Erling Haaland joined the NBC broadcast team of Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe and Tim Howard on the US network after the game and asked about the half-time penalty through Pep Guardiola.
“I’m a bit angry with Bernardo Silva for not playing the ball for me, but Pep explained to me why he didn’t and I agreed with him and his passion,” Haaland said. “He’s direct and honest. . . Look at how many trophies Pep has won in recent years, and the first game of the season at half-time and makes it the first game of the season. I really love it. “
Howard then asked Haaland about the striker’s mentality after a 2022-23 season in which he scored 52 goals in all competitions and his club won almost everything it has to offer.
“I will try to be better than last season in terms of performance,” Haaland said. “I can’t think too much about passing, you can go crazy if you think about that. to score passals. Three Problems is smart. We want to get as many problems as you can imagine because it’s already a complicated era with an ultimate on Wednesday and some other game on the weekend.
Easy enough in the end for City, but Burnley played in the first half.
Two goals from Erling Haaland put City on track and Rodri scored the 3rd goal in the second half.
Pep Guardiola will be very happy with this demonstration but very satisfied with the result.
The opposite will be true for Vincent Kompany, as his young team caused problems, especially in the first half. The house enthusiasts here in Turf Moor were satisfied with what they saw.
Game. Together. Correspond.
Phil Foden takes a free kick in beautiful dominance and after Erling Haaland and Nathan Ake fail to score, Rodri is available to weigh the loose ball.
A valiant effort from Burnley tonight, however, Manchester City made that look easier. In the end.
Burnley had a smart start so far, but Manchester City just have to dominate ownership and they are taking life out of this game.
Vincent Kompany brought in Jacob Bruun Larsen and Anass Zaroury and lifted the Clarets a bit. Only half an hour to get there. . .
I spoke to some part-time Burnley enthusiasts and they were quite pleased with how the first half went.
A lot of urgency and Burnley have set the stage very uncomfortably for City.
Let’s see if Vincent Kompany’s appearance can put the finishing touches on one of those opportunities in the early part of the moment and make it interesting. . .
The half-time whistle goes here for Turf Moor and they win 2-0, the house enthusiasts are relatively satisfied with this performance.
Erling Haaland with two clinical shots for Manchester City (because it’s Erling Haaland) but Burnley pressed high, recovered the ball in damaging spaces and had their own chances.
Pep Guardiola had some very strong words with Haaland when the players left the field at half-time. As he likes to do from time to time, Pep got it right about Haaland and didn’t sound too friendly. Hmmm.
This is a very good ending through Erling Haaland.
Walker entered from the right back and returned it to Alvarez, who put it on a layup for Haaland, who finished with a left-footed shot on a first effort. 2-0. Two goals from Haaland.
After a smart era of tension for Burnley, Manchester City are forced to change. And that’s a big blow. Captain Kevin de Bruyne limped off with another injury challenge and was replaced by Mateo Kovacic.
De Bruyne enters the new season after his injury in the Champions League final and suffered a hamstring problem for most of the moment last season.
He walked around the box and locker room after being replaced and looked discouraged. Let’s hope he is away for a long time.
A simply sublime goal from Manchester City. A corner from the right cleared and then found the way back to Kevin de Bruyne.
KDB throws a sumptuous cross to the back post and Rodri takes it back into the danger zone for Erling Haaland to finish. As undeniable as that, but my word is beautiful to look at.
Welcome to the Premier League, Burnley. . .
So much laughter that Burnley chairman Alan Pace and investors Kealia Watt and JJ Watt signed up with us ahead of this game.
Obviously, there are PUMPS on Burnley’s return to the Premier League. They have big plans for this season and beyond.
The Burnley line-up is ready and there are many new signings with James Trafford, Sander Berge, Luca Koleosho, Zeki Amdouni and Dara O’Shea from the start. Other newcomers, Jacob Bruun Laursen and Nathan Redmond, are on the bench.
There are plenty of new signings, but expect Vincent Kompany to stay true to the possession-based taste that saw him dominate the league last season.
Manchester City’s line-up has been unveiled as Kevin de Bruyne starts after being on the bench for the Community Shield, with Rico Lewis apparently playing at left-back.
On the bench are new signings Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic, while Ruben Dias is absent.
To welcome! It’s a sunny night here in Lancashire as Burnley hosts Manchester City to kick off the 2023-24 Premier League season.
Locals are in good spirits as they sip pints al fresco in local pubs, as newly promoted Clarets have nothing to lose as they host reigning Premier League champions and last season’s three-time winner Man City.
Before the start, I soaked up the atmosphere of the streets of Burnley, as almost 20,000 citizens (the city has just over 70,000!) will join me here at Turf Moor tonight.
Vincent Kompany on what he will ask of his players after promotion to the Premier League, as he asked if they would replace their taste for possession-based play:
“You have to adapt and evolve. Tell me a taste that promises to pass fortune and a taste that depresses you. You go through all the flavors you need to convey and all the flavors you need to win the leagues. . . Maybe in recent years to be fair!Kompany said.
“The truth is the quality of the players and the quality is not necessarily related to the contribution of the players, it’s just a matter of making sure the players have done well.
“The call will be to be even greater to rely on style. It’s like an ideological discussion. If in one way, you will continue that way and as soon as things go wrong, you will dream and say that you have to replace your style. But it’s happening either way. I’m not too worried about it.
He also made this rallying cry for everyone at Burnley:
Pep Guardiola on whether Man City can repeat the treble:
“It’s once in a lifetime,” Guardiola said. It won’t be imaginable to do what we did last season. We climbed the highest mountain last season, but in the last two days we went down and now we’re starting again. “
We all have the same goal and there will be a lot of difficulty climbing the mountain as high as possible. Our football, our level, our mentality will dictate how the season unfolds.
Guardiola’s Burnley Vincent Kompany at the season opener:
“Normally, the first few games are complicated. Especially against the newly promoted groups because they have nothing to lose, they have the power and the dream of a season.
“Vinny knows us well and has done a job, turning the way Burnley have played in recent years under Sean Dyche. He destroyed the championship, from day one he was winning, winning, winning and it’s so complicated in this festival, he did it. “a job
“So, with Vinny’s style, it will be a difficult match, especially at the beginning, it’s very difficult. Sometimes you want time to reboot, but we have to go back to being like before. It’s a matter of time. “
Burnley’s injury factor is the absence of Michael Obafemi, as the foreigner from the Republic of Ireland suffered a hamstring injury and underwent surgery.
It will be intriguing to see how many new recruits, such as Nathan Redmond, Jacob Brunn Larsen and Zeki Amdouni, will bring a lot of excitement to their attack.
New signing Josko Gvardiol can make his debut at Man City, as the Croatian centre-back is a massive burden and will bring even more metal to the city’s already forged defensive unit. Nathan Ake is back in education and availability is less of an issue, so The City is in wonderful shape.
It will be intriguing to see Cole Palmer this season as he looks set to enter the team and a normality given the departure of Riyad Mahrez, while Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva will also fight for the other starting positions in attacking midfield.
And, of course, Kevin de Bruyne (who has recovered well from his hamstring injury) and Erling Haaland will lead the standings in the long-term and midfielder Mateo Kovacic is expected to be a key component this season as he looks to insert himself for Ilkay Gundogan after the latter leaves for Barcelona this summer.
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