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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ian Parker

Marc Guehi dismisses talk that Manchester City were expected to hammer Burnley

Marc Guehi, right, insisted Manchester City’s match at Burnley on Wednesday night was “never going to be easy” (Martin Rickett/PA) - (PA Wire)

Marc Guehi believes anyone who had expected Manchester City to brush aside Burnley with a lop-sided scoreline as they went top of the Premier League on Wednesday night “doesn’t know football”.

Erling Haaland’s fifth-minute goal was enough for Pep Guardiola’s side to take a 1-0 win at Turf Moor that relegated Burnley and put City top of the standings on goals scored, ending Arsenal’s 200-day reign three days after they beat the Gunners 2-1 at the Etihad.

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