London — It would appear to be difficult for any team to find a more daunting examination in European football at present than a visit to the Etihad Stadium, where Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have come into full bloom. City’s kaleidoscopic movement and rare skill executed at breakneck speed have made his latest creation a familiar delight to behold but a nightmare to play against as Burnley may become the latest Premier League side to discover this weekend. City’s 7-2 demolition of Stoke City last Saturday to move them two points clear of neighbours Manchester United was followed by Guardiola’s delight at seeing off "one of Europe’s best teams" Napoli in the Champions League in midweek. That was City’s 10th successive win in all competitions and now to complete their perfect week at the Etihad on Saturday, they plan to add to the 22 goals scored there in six matches in all competitions this term. Burnley themselves have progressed admirably under manager Sean Dyche, having gone ...
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