
Manchester City have the chance to go top of the Premier League as they take on Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday night.
Burnley look set to be relegated in the coming weeks and spurned a lead at Nottingham Forest on Sunday, eventually losing 4-1 at the City Ground. Scott Parker’s side are 12 points off safety with five games remaining.
As for City, their massive 2-1 win over title rivals Arsenal puts them three points behind the table-topping Gunners. Yet just one goal behind on goal-difference - and with more goals scored - any victory on Wednesday will take them to the top of the table.
Pep Guardiola’s side thrashed Burnley 5-1 at the Etihad Stadium back in September, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. The Norwegian is currently the Premier League’s top scorer with 23 goals this season and is on a high after his match-winner against Arsenal on Sunday.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Burnley vs Man City?
Burnley vs Man City is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday 22 April at Turf Moor.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage on the channels from 7pm BST. A live stream will be available via Sky Go or NOW.
Confirmed line-ups
Burnley XI: Walker, Esteve, Ekdal, Humphreys, Hartman, Tchaouna, Ward-Prowse, Laurent, Anthony, Flemming.
Man City XI: Donnarumma, Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, Ait-Nouri, Bernardo, O’Reilly, Semenyo, Cherki, Doku, Haaland
Team news
Burnley boss Scott Parker has made three changes to the side that were soundly beaten by Nottingham Forest last time out. it looks like a move to a back five, with Bashir Humphreys coming into defence in place of Marcus Edwards.
Josh Laurent has replaced Florentino Luis in midfield, while Loum Tchaouna comes in in place of Lesley Ugochukwu.
Pep Guardiola has made just one change to the side that beat Arsenal at the weekend, with Rayan Ait-Nouri replacing the injured Rodri. The Algerian comes in at left-back, while Nico O’Reilly moves into midfield.
Latest Odds
Burnley - 16/1
Draw - 8/1
Man City - 1/9
Odds provided by Paddy Power.
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