Manchester City 2-1 Burnley: Gael Clichy and Sergio Aguero save Fernandinho's blushes after midfielder sees red in first half for late lunge
Gael Clichy and Sergio Aguero ensured Manchester City claimed a crucial three points despite going down to 10 men in the first half.
Fernandinho saw red for a late challenge on Burnley's Johann Gudmundsson in the 32nd minute.
Pep Guardiola made two changes at half-time by bringing on Aguero and David Silva and the changes worked as City scored two quick-fire goals.
Ben Mee pulled one back after capitalising on a mistake by City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.
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Manchester City left back Gael Clichy celebrates in front of the Etihad Stadium home fans after breaking the deadlock
Argentina international Sergio Aguero slides on his knees in celebration after doubling the scoring for Manchester City
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho is given his marching orders by referee Lee Mason in the 32nd minute
Fernandinho saw red for his late challenge on Burnley's Johann Gudmundsson who tries to evade the Brazilian's feet
MATCH FACTS, RATINGS, TABLE AND MATCH ZONE MANCHESTER CITY (4-2-3-1): Bravo; Sagna, Kolarov, Otamendi, Clichy; Fernandinho, Yaya Toure; Navas (Silva 46), De Bruyne, Sterling (Stones 89); Iheanacho (Aguero 46) Subs not used: Caballero, Zabaleta, Nolito, A. Garcia Sent off: Fernandinho 32 Goals: Clichy 58, Aguero 62 Booked: Toure, Sagna, Kolarov, Silva BURNLEY (4-4-2): Heaton; Lowton, Keane, Mee, Ward; Boyd, Hendrick, Arfield (Bamford 88), Gudmundsson (Defour 59); Barnes (Vokes 69), Gray Subs not used: Darikwa, O'Neill, Robinson, Tarkowski Goal: Mee 70 Booked: Hendrick, Keane, Gray If the football's on, it's on Live tables
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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero looks dismayed as he starts the Premier League fixture on the substitutes' bench
England international Raheem Sterling runs down the wing as he battles for the ball with Burnley's Matthew Lowton
Fernandinho tries to suggest he was not worthy of a red card during Manchester City's home clash against Burnley
Aleksandar Kolarov is handed the captain's armband following Fernandinho's dismissal during the first half
Manchester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho (right) consoles a dejected Fernandinho as the Brazilian makes his way off
The Brazil international runs down the Etihad Stadium tunnel after receiving his third red card in his last six games
Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne (left) skips past Gudmundsson as he tries to start an attack for his side
Manchester City stars surround Frenchman Clichy after the left back scored just his second goal of the season
Burnley and England goalkeeper Tom Heaton dives but fails to get his hand on Clichy's strike during the second half
Aguero puts his side 2-0 up just four minutes after Clichy's opener by beating Heaton from a tight angle
Claudio Bravo leaps in the air after seeing fellow South American Aguero score to make it 2-0 in the 62nd minute
Ben Mee pulled one back for Burnley but it proved to be nothing more than a consolation goal during Monday's encounter