Manchester City achieved a comfortable 3-1 victory over Burnley at the Etihad Stadium, marking their return to winning ways in the Premier League. Argentine striker Julian Alvarez played a pivotal role, scoring two goals on his 24th birthday, while Erling Haaland made his return from injury as a substitute. City's dominance was marked by goals from Alvarez and Rodri, while Ameen Al-Dakhil managed a consolation goal for Burnley in stoppage time. The result promoted City to second place in the league, still trailing five points behind leaders Liverpool.