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Burnley vs Manchester City – Match preview and team news
TL;DR
Manchester City aims to take the Premier League lead against Burnley, who face potential relegation. City needs a win by more than two goals to surpass Arsenal, while Burnley seeks to end an 11-game losing streak.
Key points
- Manchester City can take the Premier League lead with a win.
- Burnley risks relegation if they lose the match.
- City is unbeaten in 29 games against newly promoted teams.
- Burnley has not won since February and is on an 11-game losing streak.
- Burnley has conceded 25 goals at home this season.
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Burnley vs Manchester City – Match preview and team news
Manchester City can seize the Premier League summit when they visit Turf Moor on Wednesday evening.
Pep Guardiola’s side trail leaders Arsenal by three points ahead of this crucial fixture. A victory by more than two goals would lift the visitors into top spot. City have found their stride lately following their recent triumph over the Gunners. They look to extend a run of 29 games unbeaten against newly promoted sides.
Burnley, meanwhile, face the daunting prospect of relegation confirmation if results go against them this week. The Clarets occupy 19th place and have not tasted victory since February. Scott Parker’s men must find a way to stop an 11-game losing streak against the visitors. They have struggled at home, conceding 25 goals at Turf Moor so far this campaign. Survival appears unlikely unless they can produce a perfect performance against the title challengers.
Burnley vs Manchester City – Match preview and team news
- Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 BST
- Venue: Turf Moor
- Referee: Andy Madley
- VAR: Stuart Attwell
- Last Meeting: Man City 5–1 Burnley (27 Sep 2025, Premier League)
Team news
Burnley
Scott Parker deals with a depleted squad for this difficult midweek encounter. Josh Cullen, Zeki Amdouni, and Hannibal Mejbri remain unavailable due to various injuries. and are also ruled out of the matchday squad. remains a doubt, while could face his former club.
Q&A
What are the implications of the Burnley vs Manchester City match for the Premier League standings?
A win for Manchester City would allow them to overtake Arsenal for the top spot, while Burnley risks relegation if they lose.
How long has Burnley gone without a victory in the Premier League?
Burnley has not won a match since February, currently on an 11-game losing streak.
What challenges does Burnley face in their upcoming match against Manchester City?
Burnley has struggled at home, conceding 25 goals this season, and must overcome a daunting history of losses against Manchester City.
