Manchester City can relegate Burnley and move themselves to the top of the Premier League table with a win on Wednesday evening. Fresh off their victory over Arsenal, City are looking to take another step closer to the title as they face the Clarets. Kick off is at 8:00 pm and below you can find our match preview and best bets.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why I’m Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man City – 2 Handicap | 6/5 @ Betfair (45.5%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Confidence is high for Pep Guardiola’s side after four consecutive victories, with wins over Arsenal (x2) and Chelsea and Liverpool. There is added incentive for City to rack up the goals on Wednesday and give themselves a superior goal difference to title rivals Arsenal. Burnley have been terrible this season. and were most recently beaten 4-1 by Nottingham Forest on Sunday. |
| Rayan Cherki Anytime Assist | 7/5 @ Paddy Power (41.7%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Ryan Cherki has been one of the standout performers in the Premier League this season after his switch from France last summer. The 22-year-old has provided 10 assists in the league this term, a figure that is only bettered by Bruno Fernandes. Cherki provided two assists against Chelsea ten days ago, and can add to his tally in a dominant win for City here at Turf Moor. |
Odds correct at the time of writing.
How both teams go into Burnley vs Manchester City
Four weeks after beating Arsenal in the EFL Cup final at Wembley, Manchester City struck again with a huge 2-1 win at the Etihad. Goals from Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland put them firmly in control of the title race. Fans rubbed it in at full time, while Pep Guardiola’s side kept their run going with just one defeat in 20 league games.
City are in full flow in April and have not lost a league game in this month since 2021, showing their usual late season dominance. They sit three points behind Arsenal with a game in hand and now head to face Burnley. Away form is strong with more points than anyone since December, and the record in this fixture is even better, with 14 wins from the last 15 league meetings and a long unbeaten run against promoted sides.
Burnley are heading towards another relegation battle, with results sliding badly under Scott Parker. A heavy 4-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest summed up their struggles, as they collapsed late on after leading at half time. It is just one win in 24 league games and form at Turf Moor is just as bleak.
Survival could be over quickly if results go against them and a trip to Manchester City looks like a major challenge. Burnley have lost 11 straight meetings with City and Parker has never taken a point from them as a manager. With relegation looming and confidence low, it is another uphill fight for the Clarets.
Burnley team news
Burnley head into the clash with Manchester City short on options, missing Josh Cullen, Zeki Amdouni, Hannibal Mejbri, Jordan Beyer and Connor Roberts, while Axel Tuanzebe is a doubt. Scott Parker could switch to a back five, with Kyle Walker in line for a start against his former club, and competition in defence between Josh Laurent and Bashir Humphreys. Zian Flemming is set to lead the line, with midfield support likely from James Ward-Prowse, Florentino Luis and Lesley Ugochukwu.
Manchester City team news
Manchester City are still without Josko Gvardiol due to injury, while Ruben Dias and Rodri are doubts after picking up knocks, with Rodri forced off against Arsenal. If Rodri misses out, Nico Gonzalez is expected to step in, while Bernardo Silva and Rayan Cherki are likely to keep their places after strong performances.
Season Form & Standings
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 2nd | 32 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 65 | 29 | +36 | 67 |
| Burnley | 19th | 33 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 34 | 67 | -33 | 20 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Meetings
City dominate this fixture. Burnley haven’t beaten them in 17 attempts — City have won 16. The last meeting finished 5-1 to City, and it’s been the same story for years. Burnley have managed just 6 goals in those 17 matches, City have 58.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 27/09/25 | Manchester City 5-1 Burnley | Premier League |
| 31/01/24 | Manchester City 3-1 Burnley | Premier League |
| 11/08/23 | Burnley 0-3 Manchester City | Premier League |
| 18/03/23 | Manchester City 6-0 Burnley | FA Cup |
| 02/04/22 | Burnley 0-2 Manchester City | Premier League |
| 16/10/21 | Manchester City 2-0 Burnley | Premier League |
Can Burnley Avoid Another City Rout? Final Thoughts
Burnley are up against it here and will likely be relegated on Tuesday evening. Manchester City will e confident of getting the job done comfortably, and we like the look of the -2 match handicap at 6/5, along with Rayan Cherki to provide an assist at 7/5.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
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