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Manchester City v Burnley: Preview, Team News and Prediction

Pep and his men face a familiar foe.

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The Premier League rolls on! Manchester City’s game is against Burnley.

A match filled with plenty of story lines as both teams battle a packed schedule and quality opponents. There is plenty to discuss.

Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley, England

Time and Date: Wednesday, 03 February, 2021 kick off at 6.00 pm (UK), 1.00 pm (EST, USA)

Referee: Martin Atkinson.

Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, Eddie Smart.

Fourth official: Anthony Taylor.

VAR: Stuart Attwell.

Assistant VAR: Marc Perry.

TV Info: BT Sport (UK), NBCSN (USA), DAZN (Canada)

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Preview

Manchester City are in roaring in to form having won 12 games in a row as part of an 19-match unbeaten run in all competitions.

Burnley recently beaten Liverpool1-0 at Anfield, Fulham 3-0 at Craven Cottage in the FA Cup and Aston Villa 3-2 at Turf Moor.

However, they were beaten 2-0 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

A fantastic match is in store for us as Pep will not underestimate this opponent in what should be a fascinating encounter.

Which team will come out in front?

Team News

Pep Guardiola’s side will have many absences as Kevin De Bruyne, Nathan Ake and Sergio Aguero will all miss the game.

Burnley will have three players with questionable as their status in, Chris Wood, Charlie Taylor, Josh Brownhill and Ashley Barnes.

Prediction

Manchester City 3-0 Burnley