Johann Berg Gudmundsson struck a late equaliser as Burnley grabbed a 1-1 draw against Premier League leaders Manchester City at Turf Moor.
Danilo had looked like proving an unlikely match-winner for Pep Guardiola’s side with a fine strike after 22 minutes of an otherwise frustrating day for City.
But, after Raheem Sterling spurned a gilt-edged chance to put the game beyond doubt, the Clarets grew in confidence and earned reward when Gudmundsson turned in Matt Lowton’s deep cross.
What they said
Tweet of the match
Burnley have equalised. Would never have happened if Manchester City hadn’t been down to their last 6 substitutes.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) February 3, 2018
Star Man – Ederson
Moment of the match
22. He must have a foot like a traction engine!
An absolute worldie from @2DaniLuiz gives pope no chance whatsoever! Only his second city goal and one we won’t forget any time soon!
? 0-1 ? #bfcvcity #mancity pic.twitter.com/BZs9whk4If
— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 3, 2018
So many of Manchester City’s goals come from sweeping team moves or intricate play, but Danilo’s opener was simply a superb strike. The full-back received the ball from Bernardo Silva after a short corner and, with no Burnley players closing down, the Brazil international unleashed an unstoppable right-footed effort into Nick Pope’s top corner from 25 yards.
Stat of the match
7 – Johann Berg Gudmundsson (7) has been involved in more goals than any other Burnley player in the Premier League this season (two goals, five assists). Pounced.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 3, 2018
Gudmundsson quietly goes about his business but, statistically, no one has been involved in more Burnley goals than the Iceland international this season. His second goal of the campaign was deserved after a spell of pressure from the hosts.
Ratings
Today’s team sheet. Only 6 subs for City. No Stones or David Silva. Kompany starts, Laporte on bench #MCFC pic.twitter.com/1EFiXJJ1kb
— Andy Hampson (@andyhampson) February 3, 2018
Burnley: Nick Pope 7 (out of 10), Phil Bardsley 6, Charlie Taylor 7, Ben Mee 7, Kevin Long 6, Jack Cork 7, Jeff Hendrick 7, Aaron Lennon 6, Johann Berg Gudmundsson 7, Ashley Barnes 6, Sam Vokes 7. Substitutes: Matthew Lowton (for Bardsley, 46) 7.
Manchester City: Ederson 8, Kyle Walker 6, Danilo 8, Vincent Kompany 7, Nicolas Otamendi 7, Fernandinho 7, Ilkay Gundogan 7, Kevin De Bruyne 7, Bernardo Silva 6, Raheem Sterling 6, Sergio Aguero 6. Substitutes: Brahim Diaz (for Sterling, 74) 6.
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