Burnley Vs Manchester City | |
| Match Info | |
| Date | 22 April 2026 |
| Time | CAT: 21:00 | IST: 12:30 | UTC: 15:30 | UK: 16:30 |
| Stadium | Turf Moore |
| League | EPL |
| Round | 33 |
Match intro
Tonight Burnley welcome the reigning champions Manchester City in what promises to be a defining clash at both ends of the Premier League table.
Kick-off is set for 8:00 PM UK Time live on TNT Sports.
About Match
Match Preview
Burnley are staring at another battle for survival. Less than a decade ago they were flying the English flag in Europe under Sean Dyche. Now the Clarets find themselves 19th in the table, clinging to hope and searching for momentum.
On the other hand Manchester City are doing what they do best. Calm, calculated, and relentless. Pep Guardiola’s side sit second in the league and are firmly locked in a title race. With every point vital slip-ups are simply not allowed.
For Burnley, this is about survival.
For City it’s about supremacy.
Team Form Guide
Burnley
19th in the Premier League
One win in their last 24 matches
Winless in 12 home games
Lost 4-1 to Nottingham Forest last weekend
Scott Parker’s men are low on confidence. Defensive lapses have cost them dearly and goals have been hard to come by. Turf Moor used to be a fortress now it feels fragile.
Manchester City
2nd in the Premier League
Only one defeat in their last 20 league matches
Scoring freely and controlling games
City look sharp. Their rotation keeps the squad fresh and the return of key players has strengthened their attacking threat.
Head-to-Head Dominance
History strongly favours the visitors.
Manchester City wins: 18
Draws: 1
Burnley wins: 1
City’s last defeat to Burnley came all the way back in 2015. Since then it has been one-way traffic. The champions have consistently outclassed the Clarets with pace, precision, and power.
Predicted Lineups
🟣 Burnley XI
Dubravka; Walker, Ekdal, Laurent, Esteve; Hartman, Florentino, Ugochukwu; Ward-Prowse; Anthony, Flemming.
James Ward-Prowse will be crucial. His leadership and set-piece quality offer Burnley a real weapon. Against a side like City, dead-ball moments could be their best route to goal.
🔵 Manchester City XI
Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O’Reilly; Gonzalez, Bernardo; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland.
And then there’s Erling Haaland.
The Norwegian remains City’s ultimate weapon. His strength, movement, and ruthless finishing make him a nightmare for any defence. Burnley’s centre-backs will need the game of their lives to contain him.
Key Battles to Watch
⚔️ Ward-Prowse vs Bernardo Silva
Creativity meets composure. Ward-Prowse must dictate tempo if Burnley are to stay competitive.
⚡ Doku vs Walker
Raw pace on the wing. If Doku isolates his man Burnley could struggle to cope.
💪 Haaland vs Burnley’s Back Line
The defining duel. Stop Haaland and Burnley have a chance. Fail to do so and the night could get long very quickly.
What’s at Stake?
For Burnley three points would be massive. Even a draw would feel like a victory survival hopes hinge on nights like these.
For Manchester City it’s about keeping pressure on their title rivals. With Arsenal breathing down their necks, Guardiola’s men cannot afford complacency. A win could push them closer to the summit.
Final Thoughts
On paper it looks like a mismatch. City’s quality, depth, and momentum suggest another dominant display. But football under the lights often writes its own script.
Burnley will fight, Turf Moor will roar.
Yet City arrive with purpose, power, and a striker who rarely misses.
Prediction: Burnley 0-3 Manchester City
Will the Clarets shock the champions or will Haaland fire City one step closer to the title?
Kick-off awaits. 🍿⚽