Pep Guardiola\’s prediction of a “complicated” trip to Burnley proved to be correct, as the Clarets made the most of Manchester City\’s wastefulness to snatch a 1-1 draw on Saturday.
Despite their profligacy, City had looked on course for a battling win, until Johann Gudmundsson popped up in the 83rd minute to snatch a point.
City boss Guardiola was forced to shrug off claims from Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho that the destination of the Premier League title is already certain, with the leaders enjoying a 15-point cushion at the top.
That advantage was 16 points by the full-time whistle at Turf Moor, and City are just eight wins away from securing a third title, although they were reminded of the league\’s many hazards by Sean Dyche\’s obdurate outfit.
The Burnley backline could do nothing to stop Danilo\’s long-distance rocket midway through the first half, but City\’s failure to add to their tally left the game on a knife-edge, with Raheem Sterling guilty of two shocking close-range misses.
After Aaron Lennon\’s fierce shot was tipped onto the post by Ederson, Burnley kept at it and Gudmundsson kept his cool to deny them a win
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