Manchester City loved an excellent begin to their Premier League title defence on Friday because the aspect registered a 3-0 win over Burnley FC. The Premier League 2023-24 season kicked off with star Norwegian striker Erling Haaland beginning precisely from the place he left the league. It is price noting that Haaland, with 36, targets was the main goal-scorer in Premier League final season. He reaffirmed his authority within the top-flight of English soccer with a brace in opposition to Burnley at Turf Moor. Both the targets got here within the first half.

When the gamers had been strolling in direction of their dressing room within the break, Manchester City supervisor Pep Guardiola was noticed fuming at Haaland over one thing. The boss even slapped the published digicam away which was making an attempt to get a more in-depth shot of the incident.

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Manchester City could possibly be with out Kevin De Bruyne for a lot of weeks after he suffered the recurrence of a hamstring harm because the defending champions opened the Premier League season with a win.

Haaland scored twice earlier than Rodri accomplished the scoring to present City an ideal begin to their quest to turn into the primary aspect to win 4 consecutive English top-flight titles.

But the night time was soured for Guardiola’s males by the sight of De Bruyne limping off halfway by the first-half.

The Belgian had suffered a hamstring tear in City’s Champions League ultimate victory over Inter Milan two months in the past.

(With AFP Inputs)