Riyad Mahrez 9, Benjamin Mendy 7; Bailey Peacock-Farrell 4: Manchester City v Burnley player ratings

Algerian scores first City hat-trick at Clarets are blown away again at the Etihad Stadium

MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Ederson - 7. Impressive alertness to beat Wood to a through-ball – then not handle outside his box – given how underemployed he was in the first half. Smart save from Rodriguez in the second. Reuters

Paul Radley

Nov 29, 2020

Riyad Mahrez helped himself to a hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed Burnley 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Sadio Mane of Liverpool celebrates with teammates Diogo Jota, Fabinho, and Roberto Firminho after scoring a goal which was then disallowed during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool at American Express Community Stadium on November 28, 2020 in Brighton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

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The Algerian winger struck twice within the opening quarter of the game, before powering in a header in the second half from a cross by substitute Phil Foden, to complete his treble.

Ferran Torres scored his first Premier League goal, before making way for Foden, and Benjamin Mendy volleyed in the other goal.

The victory took City up to eighth in the Premier League table, while Burnley remain fourth from last.

Paul Radley has provided his player ratings from the game at the Etihad Stadium in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

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