Burnley's latest bid to slow down Manchester City's slick passing game was to no avail as the Blues won 2-0 at Turf Moor to reclaim top spot in the Premier League. But manager Pep Guardiola said afterwards that the Clarets appeared to have deliberately allowed the grass to get long - although he had no problems with them doing so.
Three years ago Burnley decided not to water the pitch ahead of an April clash with City, as the Blues were similarly fending off a strong Liverpool challenge, and that ruse almost paid of as Sergio Aguero 's goal claimed three points after a disjointed Blues performance. This time Burnley boss Sean Dyche admitted they had left the grass to grow to close to the accepted limit, but again City coped, winning through first-half goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan.
Guardiola was asked about the conditions and said: "It is the longest I have ever played in the Premier League. But it is away and the home team can decide the decisions.
