It could be a very important night at Turf Moor for both sides. If Burnley lose, they will be relegated to the Championship. If Manchester City win, they will move to the top of the Premier League.
Burnley’s poor form continued at the weekend. They went 1-0 up against Nottingham Forest but ended up losing 4-1. It was another disappointing result in a very difficult season, with just one win in their last 24 league games. Many fans are unhappy that manager Scott Parker is still in charge, and some are planning to boycott this match.
Their home form has also been weak, with no league win at Turf Moor since October, which makes this game even more challenging.
Manchester City arrive in strong form after beating Arsenal 2-1 in a key match. That result moved them to within three points of the top, and a win here would take them into first place, at least for now. City have lost only once in their last 20 league matches and have been very consistent.
The head-to-head record also favours City, with Burnley losing their last 11 league games against them.
Zian Flemming will be one of Burnley’s main hopes, as he is close to reaching 10 league goals this season. For City, Erling Haaland is the biggest threat, especially given his strong scoring record against Burnley.
Burnley will be without Hannibal, while City may miss Rodri after he picked up a knock in their last match.
Overall, it looks like a very difficult task for Burnley, while Manchester City will be expected to win and take a big step in the title race.
