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On the 11th of August 2022, Premier League fans witnessed an intimidating dominance as Manchester City thrashed Burnley with a 3-0 win at Turf Moor. City's Erling Braut Haaland shone brighter than any star on the night, scoring twice in the first half and proving a formidable force upfront for the away side.

City's attack was intensely aggressive with an impressively higher number of shots both on target (8) and off target (9) compared to Burnley's shot count on target (1) and off target (5). Every goal came with a solid teamwork, owing to skilled assists by Rodri and Julian Alvarez. Rodri not only concerned himself with setting up the first goal for Haaland at the 3rd minute but also managed to find the back of the net during the second half, escalating the lead to a 3-0.

While the Burnley defence struggled notably, trying to slow down the torrent of City's onslaught, the home side failed to form an efficient offensive plan as well. Their offside record was clean, which indicates the lack of adventurous forward passes and attacking play. However, they did have some moments with 6 corner kicks, compared to City's 5 but could not convert that into scoring opportunities, emphasizing a meek offensive display from the home side.

The game got even harder for the home side as they picked up a red card. The unkind disparity in the number of fouls, with Burnley committing 11 infractions to the City's 8, lends credence to the home side's struggle.

Even with a strong possession and play, Manchester City also kept their discipline intact, with no record of yellow or red cards. This discipline may have played a crucial role in the team's ability to control the match effectively.

In conclusion, on the one hand, Manchester City's high-shot accuracy, effective use of assists, and disciplined play majorly contributed to their victory. On the other hand, Burnley's inability to create significant scoring opportunities, along with their defensive lapse and lack of discipline, were key factors that impacted the disappointing outcome for them.

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