Analysis: Clarets come up short again

This was always going to be a tough ask for Scott Parker's side - and ultimately they came up short again.

The Clarets were edged out by late penalties against Manchester United and Liverpool, but were heavily beaten by Manchester City after conceding four goals in the second half.

Maxime Esteve had a day to forget, with Burnley now without a win in their past 20 visits to City, going all the way back to 1963.

Having won six Premier League titles and the Champions League with City, it was a disappointing return to the Etihad for Kyle Walker, who picked up a booking in the first half for a foul on former teammate Phil Foden.

Supporters will be thinking how different it could have been had Lyle Foster scored in front of them at the start of the second half, but their side have won only once in six games on their return to the top-flight.