Premier League 2025-2026: Burnley-Manchester City, the likely lineups

Wednesday at 9 p.m. Turf Moor Stadium will host the challenge between Burnley and Manchester City, a crucial match valid for the 34th day of the Premier League. After the very important victory obtained on Sunday against Arsenal, which reopened powerfully the games for the title of champion of England, Pep Guardiola’s men will aim for another success to put further pressure on the Gunners. Manchester City glimpses the top of the standings but will not have to underestimate their opponents, who have a great desire for revenge.

The season’s precedent does not leave room for great optimism for the Clarets since in the first leg City won with a clear 5-1, dragged by Haaland’s double and helped by two unfortunate own goals by Estève. Parker will have to study an extremely rigorous defensive tactical plan, trying to limit Haaland’s range of action and the speed of City’s outfielders who appear unstoppable.

The hosts will rely on Anthony and Flemming to try to trouble the opponent’s defense, a five-man defense with former duty player Walker, Ekdal, Laurent, Esteve and Hartman. In midfield will act Florentino, Ugochukwu and Ward-Prowse.

Guardiola decided to field a very offensive formation with Haaland supported by Semenyo, Cherki and Doku. Gonzalez and Bernardo Silva will have the task of setting up the maneuver, behind them Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi and O’Reilly. Confirmed Donnarumma between the posts despite the blunder against Arsenal.

Probable lineups
BURNLEY (5-3-2): Dubravka; Walker, Ekdal, Laurent, Esteve, Hartman; Florentino, Ugochukwu, Ward-Prowse; Anthony, Flemming. All: Parker.
MANCHESTER CITY (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O’Reilly; Gonzalez, Bernardo; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland. All: Guardiola.