The Norwegian enjoyed a stunning first year in England, netting 52 goals across all competitions, and he wasted little time in getting his tally for this campaign up and running.
A first-time finish from Haaland put City in front at Turf Moor with barely three minutes on the clock, before a wonderful strike flew in off the underside of the bar to double the lead before the break.
Burnley never looked like mounting a late comeback, but Rodri ensured there was to be no late drama as he blasted home from close range to put the result beyond bout. City’s title defence got off to the perfect start, while Burnley’s return to the top-flight ended on an even more sour note as Anass Zaroury was sent off in stoppage-time for a high challenge on Kyle Walker.
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