Former Manchester Metropolis captain Vincent Kompany will lead his Burnley aspect to the Etihad Stadium for a difficult Premier League fixture in opposition to the defending champions on Wednesday evening.
Match Preview:
Man Metropolis’s winless streak and aim drought in 5 matches at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium lastly got here to an finish of their FA Cup fourth-round victory over Ange Postecoglou’s group final Friday.
Regardless of their possession dominance, the Residents struggled to attain, however Nathan Ake’s 88th-minute strike introduced them their first-ever aim with their 102nd shot on the venue.
The reigning champions are on a roll this season, having received 9 and drawn considered one of their final 10 matches throughout all competitions, scoring 28 objectives since their defeat to Aston Villa on December 6.
Nevertheless, they’re taking part in catch-up within the Premier League, sitting second within the desk behind Liverpool, who’ve a five-point benefit on the summit.
Man Metropolis will face Burnley, who’re at the moment nineteenth within the Premier League desk, having rested for 19 days since their 1-1 draw in opposition to Luton City on January 12.
Burnley has did not win any of their final 16 top-flight away video games in opposition to Man Metropolis, however they’ve amassed twice as many factors away from residence (eight) than at Turf Moor (4) up to now this season.
Crew Information
Man Metropolis’s Erling Haaland and Manuel Akanji are uncertain, however Guardiola revealed that Haaland is “on the verge” of returning.
Kevin De Bruyne is prone to begin within the first XI after making three substitute appearances since recovering from a long-term hamstring harm picked up within the reverse fixture in opposition to Burnley.
Charlie Taylor, Nathan Redmond, and Luca Koleosho are dealing with prolonged spells out by harm for Burnley, whereas Jordan Beyer, Hannes Delcroix, Sander Berge, and Aaron Ramsey are all uncertain.
Doable Beginning Lineups
Man Metropolis: (4-2-3-1)
Ederson;
Walker, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol;
Rodri, Kovacic;
Bernardo, Foden, Doku;
Alvarez
Burnley: (4-4-2)
Trafford;
Vitinho, O’Shea, Ekdal, Al-Dakhil;
Gudmundsson, Cullen, Brownhill, Odobert;
Amdouni, Foster
Prediction: Manchester Metropolis 3-0 Burnley
Contemplating the type of the 2 sides and Man Metropolis’s distinctive file in opposition to Burnley, it’s unlikely that Kompany’s aspect will get a snug win.
Nevertheless, Guardiola’s males ought to have few issues breaching Burnley’s leaky backline with their possession-based and goal-hungry type of soccer.