Half-Time Report: David Silva and Fernandinho give Manchester City the lead

Manchester City have taken a commanding 2-0 lead into half time against Burnley this afternoon thanks to goals from David Silva and Fernandinho.

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City saw plenty of the ball during a dominant opening period. Their passing game was sharp, meaning that the visitors had to do a lot of chasing.

A corner from the left by the home side was met by Martin Demichelis at the back post, but his volley was blocked.

When Burnley did win possession back, they struggled to keep hold of it and often gifted it straight back to their opponents.

A half-chance for City saw Samir Nasri work himself some space in the box, only to have his effort snuffed out.

Makeshift striker James Milner then got in front of his marker at the near post before scooping the ball over the crossbar.

After City's period of dominance Burnley grew into the game, but Demichelis reacted quickest and hoofed the ball clear when Ashley Barnes tried to pick out Danny Ings.

Moments later, Barnes came close to getting onto the end of Kieran Trippier's whipped ball across the six yard box.

Their good work was undone by Silva, who turned with his back to goal before firing a low shot past Tom Heaton.

Fernandinho doubled his side's advantage 10 minutes later with a fine strike from 25 yards out, which went in via the crossbar.