Premier League preview and odds: Burnley vs Manchester City

Published on: 25/11/2016

Premier League preview and odds: Burnley vs Manchester City

November 26, 2016 12:30pm - Turf Moor

Referee: A. Marriner

Premier League

Newly-promoted Burnley will look to continue their good form on home soil when they welcome title hopefuls Manchester City to Turf Moor for Saturday`s early kick off game.

Three win in four at home for Burnley

Sean Dyche`s recent comments regarding the lauding of certain foreign coaches in the Premier League may have come across as slightly bitter considering the Burnley boss himself has been widely praised for his achievements this season. This weekend, he will come face to face with one of the recipients of his barbs when his side takes on Pep Guardiolas Manchester City in the Premier League.

The Clarets have been strong at home this term having won four, drawn won and lost just two of their seven games. Both of their home defeats finished with a 1-0 score-line. However, every time they have scored at home, they have also avoided defeat.

Away from home, Dyche`s men have been much less successful and come into this game on the back of a 4-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion. Overall, they have scored just one goal away from Turf Moor this term.

Meanwhile, Manchester City will look to maintain the pressure on their title rivals by bagging their third away win in a row since falling 2-0 at White Hart Lane. That defeat was the only blot on their away record this season.

The Citizens will be buoyed by the fact that they secured qualification to the knock out phase of the Champions League in midweek with a 1-1 draw away to Borussia Monchengladbach. Last weekend, they came away with all three points following a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace.

Guardiola`s men are currently third place in the Premier League, level on points with Liverpool and just one point adrift of table toppers Chelsea.

Team news

The home side should have a full strength side to choose from.

Meanwhile, the visitors will continue without the injured duo of Vincent Kompany (knee) and Fabian Delph (groin).

Recent form (League):

Burnley: LWDWL

Manchester City: WDWDD

Betting odds and tips

So far this season, Burnley have earned 93% of their points and scored 91% of their goals on home soil, so this game will by no means be straightforward for the visitors. However, Manchester City have won five of their six of away games in the league, with their only defeat coming against top four candidates Tottenham Hotspur.

City should win but the odds will be short. Look instead at the anytime goalscorer market where Aguero can be backed at a reasonable 8/15.

You can back Sergio Aguero to score anytime at 8/15 with Bet365.

By Neil Morris

Published on: 25/11/2016

Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (25/11/2016 12:47:40) but are subject to change.