Burnley 1-3 Man City: Erling Haaland scores and misses penalty
Haaland scores and misses penalty as Man City beat Burnley
Erling Haaland scored and missed a penalty as Manchester City beat Burnley 3-1 in a pre-season friendly at Turf Moor.
Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez also scored for the Premier League champions, while Maxwel Cornet netted a consolation for the Championship side.
Haaland put City ahead in the 12th minute with a powerful header from De Bruyne's cross.
The Norwegian then missed a penalty in the 30th minute after he was fouled by Burnley goalkeeper Arijanet Muric.
De Bruyne doubled City's lead in the 35th minute with a low shot from the edge of the area.
Mahrez made it 3-0 in the 40th minute with a curling shot from outside the box.
Cornet pulled one back for Burnley in the 57th minute with a header from close range.
City had several chances to extend their lead in the second half, but they were unable to find the net.
The win was City's second in pre-season, following their 1-0 victory over Club America last week.
They will now face Barcelona in a friendly at the Camp Nou on Wednesday.
Haaland impresses in first start for City
Haaland made his first start for City in the friendly against Burnley and he impressed with his performance.
The Norwegian scored a powerful header to put City ahead and he also won the penalty that De Bruyne converted.
Haaland also missed a penalty, but he showed his quality throughout the game.
He is still getting used to his new team-mates, but he looks like he will be a valuable addition to City's squad.
De Bruyne and Mahrez also shine
De Bruyne and Mahrez also had good games for City against Burnley.
De Bruyne scored a fine goal to double City's lead and he also created several chances for his team-mates.
Mahrez scored City's third goal with a curling shot from outside the box.
The Algerian winger is in good form in pre-season and he will be hoping to continue his good form when the Premier League season starts.
Burnley give City a good test
Burnley gave City a good test in the friendly at Turf Moor.
The Championship side were well-organised and they made it difficult for City to create chances.
Burnley also scored a good goal through Cornet and they will be pleased with their performance.
Overall, it was a good workout for both teams ahead of the new season.
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