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Man City Defeats Burnley with Birthday Brilliance: Guardiola Praises Kompany

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Man City secures a 3-1 victory over Burnley as Julian Alvarez shines on his birthday, earning praise from Guardiola. Discover more about the match and future prospects.

Manchester City achieved a convincing 3-1 win over Burnley, with Pep Guardiola lauding Vincent Kompany, the opposing team's manager. The match saw Julian Alvarez celebrating his 24th birthday in style with a remarkable two-goal performance, securing City's position at second place in the Premier League. Guardiola expressed his admiration for Kompany and even hinted at the ex-captain potentially replacing him as City's manager in the future. The victory showcased City's dominance on the field and highlighted Alvarez's significant contribution to the team's success.

In addition to the impressive victory, the match marked Erling Haaland's return from injury, adding excitement to the clash with the relegation-threatened Burnley. The celebratory atmosphere was further enhanced by Kevin De Bruyne's assist, amplifying City's performance and solidifying their standing in the league. As Alvarez stole the spotlight with his birthday double, the team's cohesion and skill were on full display, demonstrating their prowess in the Premier League.

Divine Mukasa, a midfielder for City's Under-18s, expressed satisfaction with his performance in the Premier League Under-17 Cup, showcasing the promising talent within City's ranks. Meanwhile, Alex Greenwood, a standout player for both Manchester City and England, hinted at a potential future leadership role with the Lionesses. The match's key statistics revealed City's dominance over Burnley, with a remarkable record of 13 consecutive wins by a significant aggregate scoreline, solidifying their position as a formidable force in English football.

As City continues its successful trajectory, the team's dedication and talent shine through, setting the stage for future triumphs and the emergence of potential leaders within the organization.

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Guardiola praise for Kompany after Man City beat Burnley (Reuters)

Pep Guardiola heaped praise on his Burnley counterpart Vincent Kompany following Manchester City's 3-1 Premier League victory on Wednesday, suggesting the ...

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Pep Guardiola praises ex-captain Vincent Kompany after Man City ... (The Straits Times)

Two goals by birthday boy Julian Alvarez and a Rodri strike gave City a comfortable 3-1 home win. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Birthday boy Alvarez hits double as City go second with victory over ... (Manchester City FC)

Julian Alvarez celebrated his 24th birthday in style with a superb double as City moved back up to second in the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Burnley.

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Man City up to second as Alvarez brace sinks Burnley (CNA)

MANCHESTER, England : Julian Alvarez celebrated his 24th birthday with two goals as Manchester City cruised to a 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Burnley ...

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Pep Guardiola Tips Vincent Kompany to Replace Him As Man City ... (Sports Illustrated)

Pep Guardiola expects Vincent Kompany to take his job as Manchester City manager one day. Guardiola's City beat Kompany's Burnley 3-1 on Wednesday night.

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Man City vs. Burnley Livestream: How to Watch English Premier ... (CNET)

Erling Haaland is set to make his long-awaited return from injury in this clash with the relegation-threatened Clarets.

Alvarez's birthday brace sends Man City second with win over Burnley (Premier League)

Julian Alvarez scores two goals in 3-1 win as Kevin De Bruyne grabs an assist and Erling Haaland returns from injury.

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Mukasa proud of his performance in Premier League Under-17 Cup ... (Manchester City FC)

City Under-18s midfielder Divine Mukasa says he is pleased with the performance and part he played as City advanced to the semi-finals of the Premier League ...

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Future Lionesses boss? Man City & England star Alex Greenwood ... (Goal.com)

Sarina Wiegman is very much in charge of England for now, but Alex Greenwood could become a Lionesses boss of the future.

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Man City 3-1 Burnley: Key stats (Yahoo Sports)

Manchester City have won their past 13 games against Burnley by an aggregate scoreline of 46-2. City forward Julian Alvarez became the 10th player to score ...

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Training: Building towards the Bees (Manchester City FC)

View the best images as City took part in a recovery session following our Premier League win over Burnley.

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