Manchester City are looking to take full control of the Premier League title race at nearly-relegated Burnley.
A victory for Pep Guardiola’s side at Turf Moor on Wednesday evening would see them move above Arsenal and into top spot.
And what a psychological blow that could be as we approach the end of the campaign, especially as this is a period when serial winners City usually thrive.
Here is our full preview for a potentially pivotal top-flight fixture, and we have picked out some more sports betting tips based on NetBet’s latest Premier League odds.
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Where can I watch Burnley vs Manchester City in the UK?
Burnley vs Manchester City will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm UK time.
Burnley vs Manchester City Preview
Recent results
City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal – secured by goals from Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland – has made them the favourites for Premier League glory. The Citizens’ previous away fixture saw them beat Chelsea 3-0, though Guardiola’s men could only muster a 1-1 draw at West Ham back in March.
As for Burnley, relegation is now all but confirmed following the 4-1 loss at Nottingham Forest last Sunday. The Clarets are on an eight-match winless run across all competitions, and last won at Turf Moor back in January vs Millwall in the FA Cup. You have to go back to October 18 for Burnley’s previous Premier League win at home, a 2-0 victory over Leeds…
The signs are not looking great for Scott Parker’s side!
Head-to-head record
Incredibly, City have won each of the last 14 games against Burnley across all competitions, and 18 of the previous 19.
The reverse fixture at the Etihad this season saw the Citizens win 5-1 thanks to a late brace from Haaland.
Team news
Josh Cullen, Jordan Beyer and Connor Roberts are ruled out for Burnley, while Hannibal Mejbri, Axel Tuanzebe and Zeki Amdouni remain major doubts.
City’s squad looks in decent shape for the run-in, with Rodri, Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias expected to be the only absentees.
Burnley vs Manchester City Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Burnley are at long odds of 14.00 to claim a victory here. Man City are priced at 1.12, while the draw is 8.50.
Burnley vs Manchester City Betting Tips
Player to score or assist – Rayan Cherki @ 1.72
Haaland is priced as low as 1.30 in the anytime goalscorer market, so there is far more value to be had with this selection. Cherki has four goal contributions in his last four Premier League appearances, assisting twice in City’s previous away game – the 3-0 success at Chelsea.
Player to score or assist – Nico O’Reilly @ 2.18
O’Reilly is one of City’s most potent attacking weapons, despite being deployed as a left-back. The England international scored both goals in the recent 2-0 win over Arsenal in the EFL Cup final, and has four contributions in his last six Premier League outings. At better than evens, this selection just screams value.
Manchester City to score over 2.5 goals @ 1.55
City’s attack has well and truly kicked into gear, with Haaland, Cherki, Jeremy Doku and Antoine Semenyo forming a lethal front four. If Guardiola’s side score early at Turf Moor, things could get ugly for Burnley – who have conceded a division-high 67 goals this season. Furthermore, City scored over 2.5 goals in each of their last four games against the Clarets.
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