Prediction: Manchester City to win 4-0
Best Odds: 11/1
Bookmaker: Betfair
Burnley and Manchester City will face each other in the Premier League this week. The match between the Clarets and the Citizens at Turf Moor is slated to kick off at 6pm UK time on Wednesday.
Burnley
Burnley will head into the match against City at Turf Moor on the back of a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea away from home at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. That followed a 3-2 victory over Aston Villa at home in the league.
The Clarets are an established club in the Premier League, but they are in danger of going down to the Championship at the end of the season. Burnley are 15th in the league table at the moment with 22 points from 20 matches, eight points above the relegation zone.
Team News:
Chris Wood and Robbie Brady are injury concerns, while Charlie Taylor, Josh Brownhill and Ashley Barnes all face late fitness tests
Manchester City
Manchester City are a team on a mission and are in great form. Pep Guardiola’s side are winning games, scoring goals, keeping it tight at the back, and playing some wonderful football. The former English champions are at the top of the Premier League table at the moment with 44 points from 20 matches, level on points with second-placed and city rivals Manchester United, who have played 22 games.
City will head into the match against Burnley on the back of a 1-0 win against Sheffield United at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League. It followed a 5-0 hammering of West Bromwich Albion away from home at The Hawthorns in the league.
Team News:
Sergio Aguero is out, and so are Kevin De Bruyne and Nathan Ake.
Key Factors to Consider
- Manchester City have won their last 12 matches in all competitions.
- Burnley have won four and lost four of their past eight Premier League matches.
- Manchester City are unbeaten in 19 games in all competitions.
- Burnley have scored just 13 goals in the Premier League this season.
- Manchester City have won their last seven games agains Burnley.
Conclusion
It is hard to see anything but a win for Manchester City. It should be a comprehensive victory as well for the Citizens, who will fancy their chances of winning the Premier League title this season.
Prediction: Manchester City to win 4-0
Best Odds: 11/1
Bookmaker: Betfair
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