Burnley vs Manchester City Lineups, Predictions, Score, Preview

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Burnley vs Manchester City Lineups, Predictions, Score, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Apr 22, 2026 11:02 AM ET

This week, Manchester City will play their 33rd Premier League game of the season against Burnley at Turf Moor. Manchester City can go top of the Premier League table with a win over Burnley.

Manchester City is second with 67 points after 32 games played and is only three points behind Arsenal, who are still top of the league table with 70 points but have played 33 games.

A win for Manchester City today will put them level on points with Arsenal, and a win by two goals or more puts them at the top of the league table.

Over the weekend, Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium with goals from Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland. The win is crucial for the title race, and the league title is up for grabs between Man City and Arsenal.

Erling Haaland of Manchester City scores to make it 2-1 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, United Kingdom, on April 19, 2026. (Photo by Mark Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Photo by Mark Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Burnley is in the relegation zone with 20 points after 33 league games played. Burnley are in need of a win to avoid relegation, but with only five league games left, it has become very difficult.

If Burnley loses to Manchester City tonight, they will officially be relegated from the Premier League and will be in the Championship next season with Wolves.

Expected Lineups for Burnley and Manchester City

Burnley

Goalkeeper: Martin Dubravka
Defenders: Quilindschy Hartman, Maxime Esteve, Bashir Humphreys, Kyle Walker
Midfielders: Josh Laurent, James Ward-Prowse, Lesley Ugochukwu
Forwards: Jaidon Anthony, Zian Flemming, Marcus Edwards

Manchester City

Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
Defenders: Nico O'Reilly, Marc Guehi, Abdukodir Khusanov, Matheus Nunes
Midfielders: Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Rayan Cherki
Forwards: Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland, Antoine Semenyo

Where to Watch Burnley vs Manchester City

Burnley vs Manchester City will kick off at 3 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 8 p.m. local time at Turf Moor in Burnley, UK.

The match will be available to watch in the United States and the UK through select TV channels and streaming services.