London, October 16 (BNA) Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne scored a goal to lead Manchester City to a 2-0 victory over Burnley in the English Premier League on Saturday.
City’s players weren’t at their best after coach Pep Guardiola made changes in the first game after the international break, but they did enough to secure a regular home win over Claret, who had lost 5-0 in his last four outings against Clarett. Etihad Stadium in all competitions.
Silva put City on course for victory in the 12th minute, hitting the net from close range after Nick Pope parried Phil Foden’s shot.
De Bruyne made sure of winning in the 70th minute after hitting a loose ball in the area to hit it with his left foot.
Visitors felt that Riyad Mahrez missed Ashley Westwood in the area when he attacked City but nothing was served and De Bruyne beat the house without a mistake.
City, who started the day in third place, stayed one point behind Liverpool, who beat Watford 5-0 earlier.
Raheem Sterling played the entire match as City’s central striker, two days after he said he would be open to leaving the club in search of more playing time.
With City goalkeeper Ederson Moraes absent after returning late from international duty with Brazil, USA international Zach Stephen played his first Premier League game since January and his second ever.
Stephen played Wednesday night in a 2-1 win over Costa Rica in Ohio, then moved to Frankfurt with American players based in Europe for a comeback.
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