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Riyad Mahrez admits Manchester City's woes in front of goal have been 'frustrating' but is delighted after his hat-trick helped them find their scoring touch again in thumping win over struggling Burnley

Riyad Mahrez says he was confident the goals would come for Manchester City after his hat-trick helped the club humble Burnley yet again.

Mahrez claimed his first treble in five years as City thrashed the Clarets 5-0 in their Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

It was the fourth consecutive time Burnley had lost away to City by that scoreline and was just the tonic the hosts needed after a patchy start to the season.

Man City star Riyad Mahrez took home the match ball after a hat-trick in 5-0 win over Burnley
Mahrez was pleased that he could help the side rediscover their scoring form at the Etihad

In their eight previous Premier League games, of which they had won just three, City had only found the net 10 times - a marked comedown from their usual high attacking standards.