Manchester City head into a crucial midweek clash against Burnley with momentum firmly on their side after a statement 2–1 win over Arsenal. Goals from Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland sealed that victory, tightening the title race and sending a strong message.
Despite the setback, Martin Ødegaard has insisted Arsenal still believe they can win the Premier League, even as City continue to build pressure with consistent results. Guardiola’s side also recently dismantled Chelsea in a dominant performance as reported by softfootball, further underlining their late-season surge.
City now travel to Turf Moor knowing a win could take them top with a game in hand, while Burnley are fighting to delay what looks like inevitable relegation. The contrast in form could hardly be sharper City are in relentless rhythm, while Burnley are struggling to stay afloat after another heavy defeat.
Burnley’s situation has become increasingly desperate. Their 4–1 collapse against Nottingham Forest summed up a season filled with defensive frailties, and with just one win in their last 24 league games, confidence is understandably low. Facing a City side that has dominated this fixture for years only adds to the challenge.
Meanwhile, Manchester City have also shared highlights of their recent victory on their official YouTube channel, celebrating the win and key moments from the game as fans continue to enjoy their team’s strong push in the title race.
Watch highlight below;
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Burnley remain hit by multiple injuries, with key players like Josh Cullen and Zeki Amdouni unavailable, while others such as Jordan Beyer also miss out. Scott Parker may switch to a more defensive setup, potentially using a five-man backline to contain City’s attack.
For Manchester City, Josko Gvardiol remains sidelined, while Ruben Dias and Rodri are doubts. However, Bernardo Silva and Cherki are expected to continue after strong performances, while Haaland who has an excellent scoring record against Burnley leads the line again.
Possible Lineups
Burnley: Dubravka; Walker, Ekdal, Laurent, Esteve, Hartman; Florentino, Ugochukwu, Ward-Prowse; Anthony, Flemming
Manchester City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O’Reilly; Gonzalez, Bernardo; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland
Where to watch
| Competition | Fixture | Date | Time (WAT) | TV/Streaming |
| Premier League | Burnley vs Man City | April 23, 2026 | 8:00 PM | SuperSport, DStv, GOtv |
