Although Al-Dakhil scored, Manchester City easily defeated Burnley.
As his Burnley team lost 3-1 to the champions, Vincent Kompany had yet another terrible return to Manchester City.
Before the half ended, Rodri scored a third goal, following two goals from Julian Alvarez in the first half.
David Datro Fofana, making his debut, did well, and Ameen Al-Dakhil was able to salvage a point during stoppage time.
After the home team had been comfortably controlling possession for fifteen minutes, Phil Foden surprised the visitors by flicking the ball to release Matheus Nunes.
After his initial cross was blocked, the Portuguese had all the time he needed to try again, and he calmly headed home from close range after picking out an unmarked Alvarez.
In just six minutes, the striker doubled City’s lead with a deftly placed set-piece, catching Burnley off guard once more.
As he set up a free kick and delivered a low ball in for Alvarez to turn and slot beyond former City youngster James Trafford, De Bruyne saw a large opening in the area.
More threats came from City as Nunes turned behind a dangerous Jeremy Doku cross and tested Trafford from a close angle.
Lyle Foster gave Burnley a rare opportunity, curling the ball just wide, but in the first minute of the second half, City strengthened their hold.
Once again, Foden played a key role, racing onto a throughball from De Bruyne and pulling back for Rodri, who casually placed himself into the net from the edge of the area.
Zeki Amdouni blasted past Burnley, giving them a brief window of opportunity. Burnley was clearly frustrated when Connor Roberts went into an unnecessary altercation with Rico Lewis and Ederson.
19 minutes into the game, Erling Haaland returned from injury, but despite some strong runs and one air shot, he was unable to reach the net.
When Al-Dakhil turned in a cross from Fofana’s cross, Burnley had the last word, but the result was already decided.
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