Two goals in 93 first half seconds earned Manchester City three valuable points as they got their Premier League challenge back on track at Crystal Palace.
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John Stones injury blow leaves Nicolas Otamendi as Manchester City’s sole fit senior central defender
Nicolas Otamendi is now Manchester City’s only fit senior central defender after Pep Guardiola revealed that John Stones has is out for up to six weeks.
Aymeric Laporte injury may mean a tactical switch for Kyle Walker to centre half
Manchester City right back Kyle Walker may have some extra training at the City Football Academy to keep him busy during the international break after boss Pep Guardiola mentioned a tactical switch option with Aymeric Laporte out injured.
Manchester City’s five-star show against Burnley
MAN CITY 5, BURNLEY 0
Manchester City swept past Burnley to strengthen their position at the top of the Premier League.
Manchester City vs Burnley – Player Ratings
MANCHESTER CITY 5, BURNLEY 0
It was definitely a good news day for Manchester City as Kevin De Bruyne made his long awaited return from a two month injury lay-off during a routine 5-0 win over Burnley.