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Burnley vs Manchester City – Predicted lineup and team news
TL;DR
Burnley faces Manchester City in a crucial Premier League match, needing a win to keep survival hopes alive. Burnley has lost 11 consecutive league games to City and sits 12 points from safety.
Key points
- Burnley faces Manchester City in a crucial Premier League match
- Burnley has lost 11 consecutive league games to City
- Burnley sits 12 points adrift of safety
- Scott Parker has lost all five managerial meetings with City
- Burnley is winless in 12 home league fixtures
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Burnley vs Manchester City – Predicted lineup and team news
Burnley manager Scott Parker faces a daunting defensive challenge tonight as his side look to keep their survival hopes alive against free-scoring Manchester City.
Burnley have lost 11 consecutive league games against tonight’s visitors during a miserable historical run. They sit 12 points adrift of safety with relegation potentially looming at the final whistle. Parker has lost all five of his managerial meetings with City by an aggregate 16–1 scoreline. He will expect a sombre but determined atmosphere from his struggling players.
The Clarets have failed to win in seven straight Premier League matches lately. They often struggle to maintain leads even when they manage to strike first in games. Turf Moor has offered little comfort, with the side winless in 12 home league fixtures. That said, they have snatched occasional draws against elite clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea.
Burnley team news
Burnley are short on options as they head into this pivotal midweek clash. Josh Cullen and Zeki Amdouni are among several key players currently missing through injury. Hannibal Mejbri and Jordan Beyer also remain sidelined for the East Lancashire side. That said, could drop into the defensive unit to provide extra cover.
Q&A
What is Burnley's current position in the Premier League standings?
Burnley is currently 12 points adrift of safety in the Premier League standings.
How many consecutive league games has Burnley lost to Manchester City?
Burnley has lost 11 consecutive league games against Manchester City.
What challenges does Burnley face in their match against Manchester City?
Burnley faces a daunting defensive challenge and has struggled to maintain leads, with a winless streak of 12 home league fixtures.
