Vincent Kompany’s Burnley side demonstrated just why they are 2022/2023 champions. Quite rightly, and as has become somewhat of a tradition, they were afforded a guard of honour by the Bristol City players, Nigel Pearson and his coaching staff, applauding their entrance onto the pitch.
They showed moments of real quality throughout the game and after sealing promotion and then the title over the last week, they would have perhaps been forgiven if they had let their minds wander and think of next season’s Premier League campaign. They didn’t, and at times showed a passing masterclass. They stretched the pitch, playing with width and in the first half seemed to be playing within themselves.
The opening 20 minutes had the flavour somewhat of a pre-season friendly, with City having nothing to play for. It was entertaining but we just seemed a little passive and showed the Clarets a little too much respect.
