Manchester City will welcome Kyle Walker back to the Etihad Stadium when his Burnley side makes a short trip to the northwest on Saturday.
With Liverpool already eight points ahead, this clash has the feel of a must-win for Pep Guardiola’s men, even at this early stage of the season.
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The Citizens and Clarets last met in January 2024, when City claimed a 3-1 Premier League victory in Manchester.
Man City currently sit ninth in the Premier League table with just two wins so far: a 4-0 thrashing of Wolves on opening day and a 3-0 Manchester Derby triumph over United.
Defeats to Tottenham (2-0) and Brighton (2-1), plus last Sunday’s goalless draw at Arsenal, have left Guardiola’s side chasing momentum, though they remain unbeaten in their last four matches across all competitions.
Burnley, meanwhile, enter Matchday 6 in 16th place with four points. The Clarets’ only win came against Sunderland on Matchday 2, with Jaidon Anthony also on target in last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.
History heavily favours Man City to win the contest; the champions have won each of their last 13 meetings with Burnley in all competitions, with an aggregate scoreline of 46-2.
Only against Fulham, Watford, Bournemouth, and West Brom have City enjoyed longer winning streaks in their history.
