Discover how to catch the Burnley vs Manchester City Premier League clash, find out when it kicks off, and stay updated on team updates.
The 2023-24 Premier League season begins with a showdown as newly-promoted Burnley welcomes defending champions Manchester City to Turf Moor on Friday evening.
In their return to the top flight, Burnley aims to make an impactful debut, while Manchester City is determined to start their title defence with a victory.
City faced a Community Shield loss against Arsenal, missing penalties from Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri during the shoot-out.
Despite this setback, they’ve had a strong pre-season and are eager to kick off the new season.
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Burnley dominated the Championship last season, leading the table by an impressive 10 points.
With just one pre-season loss, they’re geared up for an exciting run in the Premier League.
Stay informed with DAILY REPORT’s comprehensive guide on how to watch the game, including TV channels, streaming options, and more.
Key Match Details
Match: Burnley vs Manchester City
Date: August 11, 2023
Kick-off Time: 8 pm BST
Venue: Turf Moor
The match between Burnley and Manchester City is set to take place at Turf Moor on Friday, with kick-off at 8 pm BST for fans in Nigeria.
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Tune in to the Burnley vs Manchester City clash online through various TV channels and live streams, including DSTV Premier League Channel, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Showcase.
Team Updates
Burnley:
Michael Obafemi will be absent due to hamstring surgery.
Top scorer Nathan Tella returns to Southampton.
Burnley’s predicted XI includes players like Trafford, Roberts, Beyer, O’Shea, Vitinho, Cork, Cullen, Redmond, Brownhill, Zaroury, and Amdouni.
Manchester City:
Kevin De Bruyne, who recovered from his Champions League final injury, is expected to feature.
Nathan Ake, recovering from a knock, is likely to be part of the lineup.
Mateo Kovacic is set to replace Ilkay Gundogan in midfield.
Erling Haaland aims to match his impressive 36-goal debut season.
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Manchester City’s predicted XI features Ederson, Walker, Stones, Dias, Akanji, Kovacic, Rodri, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Haaland, and Grealish.
Head-to-Head Record
March 2023: City 6-0 Burnley (FA Cup)
April 2022: Burnley 0-2 City (EPL)
October 2021: City 2-0 Burnley (EPL)
February 2021: Burnley 0-2 City (EPL)
November 2020: City 5-0 Burnley (EPL)
