City are simply running the clock down as they work the ball across the back four under little to no pressure from Burnley.
88'
M. Thompson enters the game and replaces M. Vydra.
Vydra now makes way for Thompson, one of the youngsters called up to the first team tonight.
83'
Jesus is felled right on the edge of the box by Mee, who produced a clumsy challenge when faced with the Brazilian's direct running. Sane and De Bruyne stand over it, but the angle favours the German's left foot.
81'
Burnley think they have a rare chance to counter as they win the ball in midfield, but play is halted for a foul on Bernardo Silva.
79'
L. Sané enters the game and replaces P. Foden.
Sane makes his long-awaited return from injury, replacing Foden on the left wing as the youngster is also denied the chance of a hat-trick.
77'
Rodri takes a speculative shot from distance but it doesn't trouble Pope.
72'
City are in complete control of proceedings now. They are taking their time in possession as they work the ball around slowly, looking for further openings in a tiring Burnley defence.
63'
P. Foden has scored a goal for Manchester City! Assist by Gabriel Jesus.
Jesus would have had every right to take the shot on himself when the ball arrived at his feet in the box, but the striker chose to help it on for Foden, who tucked his low effort away to further extend City's advantage.
GOAL! FODEN SCORES AGAIN! City put together a sweeping move and Jesus is found in the centre of the box, but he unselfishly squares to Foden and the midfielder slots home at the near post from a tight angle! It's 5-0 to City now!
McNeil takes the free-kick, but fires it well over the bar. That's not his finest effort.
62'
João Cancelo gets yellow.
Cancelo goes into the book for a poor challenge on Vydra, and Burnley are awarded a free-kick in a promising position.
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61'
K. De Bruyne enters the game and replaces R. Mahrez.
Aymeric Laporte enters the game and replaces Fernandinho.
Mahrez is denied the chance to get his hat-trick as De Bruyne comes on to replace him, with Bernardo Silva going out to the right wing.
Guardiola makes a second change, bringing Laporte on for Fernandinho in defence.
60'
E. Pieters enters the game and replaces J. Rodríguez.
Striker Rodriguez is replaced by a left-back in Pieters as Dyche tries to do some damage control by adding another defender.
57'
Both managers appear to be readying substitutions as the hour mark approaches. Perhaps these were premeditated changes.
55'
Burnley look to be out of ideas. They are simply being outclassed by a superior opponent and don't seem to have a game-plan beyond the low block they started with.
51'
David Silva has scored a goal for Manchester City! Assist by Bernardo Silva.
GOAL!! DAVID SILVA MAKES IT FOUR!! It's another short corner routine that undoes Burnley and Dyche will be furious! It's worked back to Foden in an almost identical position to City's first goal, but this time he plays a clever reverse pass through for Bernardo Silva, who squares for David Silva to turn home from close range! It's now 4-0 to Manchester City!
That's a lovely team goal from City and Bernardo Silva timed his run in behind to perfection, crossing low after being found by Foden's disguised pass to give David Silva a chance he couldn't miss from!
46'
We're back under way for the second half!
45' +6
HALF-TIME: MANCHESTER CITY 3-0 BURNLEY
45' +4
Aguero can't continue and Jesus comes on to replace him up front.
Brownhill picks up a yellow card for a poor challenge on his full Premier League debut for Burnley.
45' +3
Gabriel Jesus enters the game and replaces S. Agüero.
Penalty goal scored by R. Mahrez for Manchester City!
GOAL! Mahrez makes it 3-0! The winger steps up in Aguero's absence and coolly dispatches the ball into the bottom-left corner, despite Pope diving the right way. City now have a commanding lead as they head into the break.
43'
J. Brownhill gets yellow.
R. Mahrez has scored a goal for Manchester City! Assist by Fernandinho.
GOAL!!! THAT'S A FABULOUS GOAL BY MAHREZ!! Fernandinho picks the winger out with a long ball from the back and the Algerian bears down on goal with real purpose. He chops one way, then the other, working half a yard in the box to strike a low effort under Pope's outstretched leg and into the bottom-left corner! It's 2-0 to City now!
Fernandinho's wonderful, raking diagonal found Mahrez in the space created by Burnley's high press and the Algerian did the rest superbly.
41'
Burnley are pressing high now as the half draws to a close. There is plenty of space in behind as the Burnley back four is stationed on the halfway line.
37'
Burnley's only consistent route forward is to knock the ball long for one of Rodriguez or Vydra, but neither striker has been able to make the ball stick and they are bereft of support to link up with.
33'
After the game was briefly stretched, City are back in control of proceedings and are working the ball around at their own pace.
31'
The corner is taken short again, but this time it's worked to Cancelo, who crosses towards the back post from a deeper position. The delivery catches Burnley out, but Aguero can only work it back into the mix on the stretch and the visitors clear at the second time of asking.
30'
City now have more space to break into, however, and they win another corner down the right through Bernardo Silva.
28'
Burnley are definitely starting to play with more positivity. They're enjoying their first significant spell of possession and McNeil looks bright as he tries to get the better of Cancelo.
26'
Burnley now find themselves in a difficult position. They can no longer simply sit deep and absorb pressure, but by opening up and showing more adventure, they leave themselves more exposed. Dyche will not have been pleased to concede from a set-piece.
22'
P. Foden has scored a goal for Manchester City! Assist by Bernardo Silva.
GOAL!! FODEN THUMPS CITY AHEAD!! A short corner is taken and Bernardo Silva works the ball to Foden on the edge of the box. The young midfielder is under pressure but keeps his cool and hits a sweetly struck effort into the bottom-right corner past a diving Pope! It's 1-0 to Manchester City!
Bernardo Silva claims the assist as he received the short corner before finding Foden in space, but the youngster had plenty left to do to find the bottom corner!
21'
Aguero latches onto a lovely ball into the box from Mahrez and tries to square for a team-mate, but it's blocked behind for a corner by Tarkowski.
19'
Rodri clatters into Westwood and Burnley have a free-kick in the City half. It's lofted into the box, but it's wasted and runs out for a goal-kick.
15'
Cancelo picks the ball up in a central area in the Burnley third and takes on a very ambitious effort, but leans back and sends the ball high over the bar.
13'
Burnley have a clear game-plan off the ball, but on the rare occassions that they find themselves in possession, they show few signs of being able to play their way out of City's high, tenacious press.
11'
David Silva draws a foul from Tarkowski in the Burnley third - but it's a little far out to strike at goal. It's crossed into the middle, but the delivery is overhit and Burnley clear their lines.
9'
Burnley are showing plenty of tenacity so far as they shuffle from side to side in their low block, applying pressure when possible, and have managed to keep City from creating anything of note in the final third.
7'
Burnley have a rare opportunity to throw men forward as they win a free-kick near the halfway line. It's knocked long, but City repel the attack and the Clarets quickly retreat into their defensive shell.
5'
City are still working the ball around well, but they can't pick an opening in Burnley's dogged defensive shape.
3'
City have started as you would expect - in complete control of the ball. There's been plenty of zip to their passing in the opening stages.
1'
We're under way at the Etihad!
Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Premier League fixture between Manchester City and Burnley at the Etihad Stadium.
Burnley's first game back is a tough task - they face reigning champions Manchester City, who returned to action in style with a 3-0 win over 10-man Arsenal five days ago.
Manchester City XI (4-3-3): Ederson; Joao Cancelo, Fernandinho, Nicolas Otamendi, Oleksandr Zinchenko; Bernardo Silva, Rodri, David Silva; Riyad Mahrez, Sergio Aguero, Phil Foden.
Manchester City substitutes: Gabriel Jesus, Aymeric Laporte, Kyle Walker, Scott Carson, Raheem Sterling, Benjamin Mendy, Kevin De Bruyne, Leroy Sane, Ilkay Gundogan.
Burnley XI (4-4-2): Nick Pope; Matthew Lowton, James Tarkowski, Ben Mee, Charlie Taylor; Josh Brownhill, Jack Cork, Ashley Westwood, Dwight McNeil; Jay Rodriguez, Matej Vydra.
Burnley substitutes: Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Erik Pieters, Kevin Long, Jimmy Dunne, Max Thompson, Bobby Thomas, Lukas Jensen.
Losing Aguero will be a blow for City and they will want to avoid any more injuries in the second half. With the game seemingly wrapped up, they may take their foot off the gas slightly in the second half. Meanwhile, Dyche has few options he can turn to if he wants to change the game, with no senior attacking players on the bench.
Thank you for joining our coverage, we hope you enjoyed the game. Until next time, goodbye!
Manchester City face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge next, while Burnley will hope to do better in their second game back against Watford at Turf Moor.
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