Soccer-Man City up to second as Alvarez brace sinks Burnley


Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Burnley - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - January 31, 2024 Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland in action with Burnley's Josh Brownhill and Ameen Al-Dakhil REUTERS/Phil Noble

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Julian Alvarez celebrated his 24th birthday with two goals as Manchester City cruised to a 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Burnley at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday to climb to second in the Premier League table.

It was a stroll for the champions as Rodri added a third goal to ensure a 13th win in a row against Burnley, during which time City have scored 46 goals and conceded two. Ameen Al Dakhil netted a late consolation for the visitors.

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