Preview, team news, head to head, probable line-ups, tactical analysis and where to watch Burnley vs Manchester City in Wednesday’s Premier League clash
The Premier League title race moves to Turf Moor this Wednesday, April 22, at 20:00 BST (21:00 CEST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT) as Burnley host Manchester City. This fixture was rearranged following City’s qualification to the FA Cup semi-finals, where they are set to face Southampton at Wembley this coming weekend.
Pep Guardiola’s side arrives with significant momentum after a crucial 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Sunday, a result that moves them to within three points of the Gunners with a game still in hand.
For Burnley, while they maintain a mathematical chance of staying in the Premier League, those hopes appear to have faded. Currently sitting 19th in the table with 20 points, Scott Parker’s side are reeling from three consecutive defeats, most recently a 4-1 loss to Nottingham Forest.
Team news & injury updates
Burnley
Axel Tuanzebe is a doubt after missing the last eight game, while Ashley Barnes and Zeki Amdouni could be back in contention. Yet Hannibal Mejbri, Josh Cullen, Connor Roberts and Jordan Beyer remain sidelined ahead of Wednesday’s clash.
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola faces an anxious wait over Rodri, who appeared to pick up a knock during the final stages of the 2-1 win over Arsenal. If the Spaniard is rested with the FA Cup semi-final in mind, either Mateo Kovačić or Nico González could fill in. Meanwhile, John Stones returned as an unused sub against Arsenal, but Rúben Dias and Joško Gvardiol are expected to miss out again.
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Head-to-head (H2H) record
Manchester City have historically dominated this fixture, including a convincing 5-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium earlier this season. Burnley have struggled to contain City’s movement in recent meetings, failing to record a victory against them in any competition since 2015.
Last 5 meetings:
- 27/09/2025: Manchester City 5-1 Burnley (Premier League)
- 31/01/2024: Manchester City 3-1 Burnley (Premier League)
- 11/08/2023: Burnley 0-3 Manchester City (Premier League)
- 18/03/2023: Manchester City 6-0 Burnley (FA Cup)
- 02/04/2022: Burnley 0-2 Manchester City (Premier League)
Probable line-ups
| Position | Burnley Predicted XI | Manchester City Predicted XI |
| Goalkeeper | Dúbravka | Donnarumma |
| Defence | Walker, Ekdal, Estève, Hartman | Nunes, Guéhi, Aké, O’Reilly |
| Midfield | Luis, Ward-Prowse, Ugochukwu | González, Cherki, Bernardo |
| Attack | Edwards, Flemming, Anthony | Semenyo, Haaland, Doku |
Tactical analysis: how the game will be won
Defensive discipline vs relentless pressure
The tactical script for this match is expected to be one-sided. Burnley will likely deploy a deep low block, a strategy Scott Parker has favoured against Big Six opposition this season.
The success of this approach depends entirely on the concentration of the backline Estève when dealing with Erling Haaland. Meanwhile, City will use their customary patient build-up, looking for Rayan Cherki to find the diagonal runs of Antoine Semenyo or Jérémy Doku to stretch the Burnley defence.
Manager insight
Scott Parker knows that even a minor lapse will be punished by a City team chasing the title. Pep Guardiola has warned his players that the title race is anything but over. With the top spot in the Premier League within reach for the first time in weeks, the psychological pressure on City to perform is immense.
Where to watch Burnley vs Manchester City
The match kicks off this Wednesday at 20:00 BST at Turf Moor. In the United Kingdom, the game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with pre-match coverage starting from 19:00 BST. Digital subscribers can stream the match via the Sky Go app.
In the United States, the match is a marquee event on USA Network, with a live stream available on Peacock and the NBC Sports app. Spanish-language coverage is provided by Universo. The match begins at 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT.
Market insights & probability
Current market data reflects Manchester City’s status as heavy favourites. The Sky Blues have a 65% win probability, while Burnley’s chances of an upset are rated at 14%. Meanwhile, the draw is valued at 21%. Betting trends indicate a high probability of a clean sheet for the visitors, given Burnley’s recent struggles in front of goal.