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.
With 43 matches recorded and 1.3 yellow cards per game, M. Burgin was the man in the middle. 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