Burnley will set up to frustrate City, as they did in this corresponding fixture last season when claiming a 1-1 draw, but that was also the case in the sides’ two previous meetings this season in the league and cup, both of which the reigning champions won 5-0.Those are arguably easier fixtures than Liverpool’s trip to Newcastle United and home match against Wolves, who have constantly taken points off top-six sides this term, but Guardiola will not be taking anything for granted.
The Catalan coach saw his players step things up in the back-to-back wins over Tottenham and Manchester United in the space of four days this week, coming on the back of their cruel Champions League exit, and they are now on the brink of sealing a domestic treble.
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Burnley vs Manchester City Head-to-head (h2h)
- The last seven games returned six City wins.12 of the last 13 wins went to Manchester.
- Only once has Burnley won at home against this opponent.Three of the last four meetings at this venue saw Manchester scoring four or more goals.
- Burnley are unbeaten in their last four matches, winning three
Man City have won their last 11 Premier League matches
The Clarets have lost 5-0 to the Citizens twice already this season
Burnley possible starting lineup:
Heaton; Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor; Hendrick, Westwood, Cork, McNeil; Barnes, Wood
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Ederson; Walker, Otamendi, Laporte, Zinchenko; Bernardo, Gundogan, D.Silva; Sterling, Aguero, Sane
Burnley vs Manchester City Prediction
City is the overwhelming favorite to take the win here. They were unlucky to be booted out of the Champions League in the last minute, on the basis of away goals, and the fans saw their quadruple dreams vanish in a puff. Now, at any cost, they need the Premier League title and want to become the first team in a decade to defend their league crown.
All they have to do is win the next three league ties, and considering they won difficult fixtures like the ones against Spurs, and the Old Trafford game, only a cynic would bet against Pep Guardiola’s men now. Moreover, Liverpool has the additional responsibility of the Champions League, and against Barcelona of all teams.
Against Burnley, Manchester won six of their last seven fixtures and recorded 12 of the last 13 wins. They have also lost just once at this venue. In addition, Manchester recorded a 5-0 win in the reverse fixture of this tie and has scored five or more goals in the last two h2h ties, and that too while keeping clean sheets. Finally, 14 of the last 17 h2h encounters saw Manchester registering two or more goals.