ANTHONY EAGER TO BOUNCE BACK FROM 'DISAPPOINTING' AFTERNOON

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Forward reflects on defeat in Manchester

2025-09-27T18:46:02.579Z

ANTHONY EAGER TO BOUNCE BACK FROM 'DISAPPOINTING' AFTERNOON

Forward reflects on defeat in Manchester

2025-09-27T18:46:02.579Z

Forward reflects on defeat in Manchester

Although the Clarets suffered a heavy defeat to Manchester City, Jaidon Anthony was pleased with his side's performance up until around the hour mark, but admits they were 'punished' by the 'clinical hosts'.

City were ahead through Maxime Esteve's own goal midway through the first-half, before Anthony clawed the scores level with his fourth goal of the Premier League campaign before half-time.

Despite coming out on the front foot in the second-half, Burnley conceded two goals in five minutes on the hour mark, before two stoppage time goals, but Anthony had praise for his teammates and is keen to bounce back from the defeat at the Etihad.

Speaking post-match in Manchester, Anthony said: "Look it was a disappointing day in the end, but they are so clinical in front of goal, and they punished us when they got their chances.

"I thought first-half we really dug in and had some good moments, obviously got the goal and went in level at half-time, which is always a positive here.

"Second-half I thought we came out bright, again looked good in the first 10/15 minutes, but then two goals in such a short space of time can take the wind out of your sails a bit.

"I think overall we can be proud of how we came here, pushed to get a result against one of the best teams in the world. We're learning every week, and we'll be looking to respond and bounce back next Sunday."

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Anthony's goal was his fourth in the opening six of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign and the forward was more than pleased to add another to his tally for the season.

"It's nice to get another goal, especially in what has been a tough run of fixtures for us. It was a good bit of play, Fozzy (Foster) found me in the pocket and then Q (Hartman) is always out wide and picked out a lovely ball into the box.

"I just have to be in the right areas at the right time and luckily I was there again today. It's a shame it doesn't count towards the result, but it's good to get another on the board.

"It's a young group that is constantly learning on and off the pitch and playing against the top sides can only benefit the group and I think you can see that with the goals and chances we are creating."