A dramatic late equaliser from Kevin McDonald earned Burnley a 3-3 draw at Manchester City that underlined the fact that Mark Hughes's expensively-assembled team is far from the finished article
A dramatic late equaliser from Kevin McDonald earned Burnley a 3-3 draw at Manchester City that underlined the fact that Mark Hughes's expensively-assembled team is far from the finished article.
It was a fifth consecutive draw for City, who drop out of the top four as a result of Tottenham's win over Sunderland.
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Kevin McDonald (jersey No 7) equalises for Burnley three minutes from time against Manchester City in an EPL tie on Saturday. pic/getty images |
City defended poorly for long spells, against a newly-promoted team without an away point all season, and eventually required all the attacking firepower at their disposal to avoid complete embarrassment.
There had been warning signs for the home team, even before Graham Alexander shot them ahead from the penalty spot in the 18th minute, the 69th successful penalty in 74 career attempts by the Premier League's oldest outfield player.
Clarke Carlisle was left unmarked at an early corner but, off-balance, was unable to direct a shot on goal while Robbie Blake, similarly unimpeded, missed the target from only eight yards.
Fortunately, for the visitors at least, Alexander was far more accurate from the penalty spot, continuing his perfect record of 13 in 13 attempts for Burnley, after Joleon Lescott needlessly raised his hands and handled a cross from Tyrone Mears.
EPL resultsAston Villa 5-1 Bolton
Blackburn 3-1 Portsmouth
Man City 3-3 Burnley
Tottenham 2-0 Sunderland
