Burnley vs Manchester City

Date: September 27 2025, 15:00 BST
Stadium: Etihad Stadium

Manchester City (4-1-4-1)

• Goalkeeper: G. Donnarumma
• Defenders: Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, J. Gvardiol, N. O'Reilly
• Midfielders: Nico González, Sávio, T. Reijnders, P. Foden
• Forwards: J. Doku, E. Haaland

Burnley (5-4-1)

• Goalkeeper: M. Dúbravka
• Defenders: K. Walker, M. Estève, H. Ekdal, J. Laurent, Q. Hartman
• Midfielders: L. Tchaouna, J. Cullen, Florentino, J. Anthony
• Forwards: L. Foster

Manchester City will be without K. Phillips, who is dealing with Achilles tendon problems. Burnley is missing B. Humphreys due to thigh issues.

This Premier League fixture offers Manchester City a chance to solidify their position in the top half as they face Burnley, looking to climb away from the relegation zone.

Manchester City’s recent form shows a mixed bag with a record of DRAW-WIN-LOSS-LOSS across their last four matches. With 7 points from 5 games, they will aim to convert home advantage into a much-needed victory.

Burnley has had a tough start, recording a DRAW-LOSS-LOSS-WIN sequence in their latest outings. Currently sitting at 16th with 4 points, they will look to build on their recent win to escape the bottom three.

• January 31, 2024: Manchester City 3 - 1 Burnley
• August 11, 2023: Burnley 0 - 3 Manchester City
• April 2, 2022: Burnley 0 - 2 Manchester City
• October 16, 2021: Manchester City 2 - 0 Burnley

Date: April 22 2026
Kick-off: 20:00 BST
Stadium: Turf Moor

Burnley (5-4-1)

• Goalkeeper: M. Dúbravka
• Defenders: K. Walker, H. Ekdal, B. Humphreys, M. Estève, Q. Hartman
• Midfielders: L. Tchaouna, J. Ward-Prowse, J. Laurent, J. Anthony
• Forwards: Z. Flemming

Manchester City (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: G. Donnarumma
• Defenders: Matheus Nunes, A. Khusanov, M. Guéhi, R. Aït-Nouri
• Midfielders: Bernardo Silva, N. O'Reilly
• Forwards: A. Semenyo, R. Cherki, J. Doku, E. Haaland

This fixture sees Burnley desperate for points as they sit in the relegation zone, while Manchester City pushes for a Champions League spot.

Burnley: The Clarets are in poor form, having lost their last three matches and drawing one prior, further sinking into relegation trouble. Their defense has been particularly vulnerable, conceding an average of 2 goals per game.

Manchester City: In contrast, City has been strong with two wins and two draws in their last four matches. They maintain a solid goal difference with a potent attack, averaging 2 goals per match.

• September 27, 2025: Manchester City 5-1 Burnley
• January 31, 2024: Manchester City 3-1 Burnley
• August 11, 2023: Burnley 0-3 Manchester City
• April 2, 2022: Burnley 0-2 Manchester City
• October 16, 2021: Manchester City 2-0 Burnley