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Burnley vs Manchester City predictions: Clarets may go down swinging

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Manchester City's Erling Haaland has been particularly prolific when playing against Burnley
Manchester City's Erling Haaland has been particularly prolific when playing against Burnley

A 2-1 win over Arsenal at the weekend has handed Manchester City a golden opportunity to go top of the Premier League table when they visit Burnley.

The Citizens have reeled in what was a nine-point lead for the Gunners at one point and are now odds-on to win the league once again.

Burnley, on the other hand, will join Wolves as having their relegation confirmed if they lose this game. They are 13 points from safety with five games to go.

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Team news

Josh Cullen, Connor Roberts and Jordan Beyer are all long-term absentees for Burnley, while Hannibal Mejbri, Zeki Amdouni and Axel Tuanzebe all face late fitness tests.

Rodri will be out for Manchester City after injuring his groin against Arsenal, and he joins Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol in the treatment room. 

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The stats

Manchester City tend to dominate matches of this type, and they are unbeaten in their last 29 games against promoted teams, winning 26 of those.

Burnley have lost 15 of their 19 Premier League meetings with these opponents while the Citizens have scored at least five times on five separate occasions in that run.

Erling Haaland has seven goals in four appearances against Burnley, averaging a goal every 36 minutes against Scott Parker’s men.

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Prediction

Manchester City will be riding high after their pivotal 2-1 win over Arsenal at the weekend and Pep Guardiola’s men will fancy their chance against a Burnley side who will join Wolves in the Championship next season if they lose this clash.

The Citizens have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning the last four meetings by an aggregate score of 17-2.

They have not been impenetrable at the back however and Burnley have seen both teams find the net in five of their last nine games in all competitions.

Scott Parker’s side are preparing for life in the second tier however, and while they may get on the scoresheet, they are likely to be outclassed by this Manchester City team.

The visitors have won six of their last 10 road trips and given their performances in recent weeks, they should be too strong for their hosts.

Side with Guardiola’s men to go top of the table with a win in which both teams score. 

Back Manchester City to win and both teams to score at 11/8 with LiveScore Bet

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Burnley vs Manchester City predictions: Clarets may go down swinging