Match Report
The table gap was wide: 27 points between Manchester City U21 (3rd, 40 pts) and Burnley U21 (29th, 13 pts). Burnley U21 had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 24th in the league over the last five rounds against 29th overall. In league terms the two rates read 2.95/1.05 for Manchester City U21 and 1.1/2.1 for Burnley U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
The venue was Etihad Stadium, with room for 53,400 spectators. On the scoreboard, Manchester City U21 led 5-1 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 8-1.
Goal scorers
Manchester City U21: Reigan Heskey (15'), Reigan Heskey (22'), Ashton Muir (30'), Justin Oboavwoduo (36'), Justin Oboavwoduo (39'), Mahamadou Sangaré (67'), Matty Warhurst (68'), Christian Dunbar-McDonald (90') · Burnley U21: Vernon Masara (45')
Key stats
Possession: Manchester City U21 78% · Burnley U21 22% · Total shots: 17-6 · On target: 13-5 · Corners: 4-0