‘Driving force all night’… Joleon Lescott says £53m Man City player was so impactful in 3-1 Burnley win

Redaction Simon Brett with Tom Procter
Published on 2024-02-01 19:00:00

Manchester City triumphed over Burnley in a 3-1 win, with Matheus Nunes receiving praise for his performance.

Pep Guardiola’s team continued their impressive form by defeating Vincent Kompany’s Clarets with ease at the Etihad Stadium.

Julian Alvarez scored a double on his 24th birthday, while Rodri added a third goal just after half-time. Burnley managed to grab a consolation goal at the end of the match through Ameen Al-Dakhil, but it was a comfortable victory for City.

Kevin De Bruyne’s return to the starting lineup was a positive sight for City, as the Belgian maestro performed brilliantly in midfield, producing an impressive assist for Julian Alvarez’s first goal.

Another standout player was Matheus Nunes, receiving praise from former City defender Joleon Lescott after the game.

He said on TNT Football: “He was a driving force all night. This was definitely one of his better games. Very impactful and showcased a lot of attributes that you probably wouldn’t seen and probably haven’t seen since his Wolves days.

Nunes was selected to start the match and operated behind De Bruyne in midfield alongside Rodri. He displayed exceptional ball-carrying abilities through Burnley’s midfield, evading defenders with his pace.

It was Nunes’s surge into the box that led to Alvarez’s simple finish for City’s first goal. His performance caught the eye of Robbie Savage, who likened his runs to those of Ilkay Gundogan, while Lescott also praised his impact, describing him as a driving force throughout the game in an interview with TNT Football.

This game highlighted Nunes’s potential and showcased his attributes, which may have been overlooked since his move from Wolves.

Although he has had an average start to his City career following his £53 million transfer, Nunes’s ball-carrying ability is a valuable asset for the team.

Looking ahead, Nunes needs to add more goals to his game and become a goal threat to take his performances to the next level.

Despite this, his standout performance against Burnley is a positive sign of his growing comfort in the team. This match could be considered one of Nunes’s best games, and it is evident that there is more to come from the Portuguese midfielder.

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