 On 26 December 2010, in his first start for Burnley, he scored his first goal in a 2–1 victory at Barnsley.Manchester City would not extend his loan spell at Burnley, John was called back to parent club on 31 December 2010 to subsequently be added to Manchester City's registered 25-man squad for the Europa League competition.Guidetti's development contract with Manchester City was due to run out in July 2011.