Manchester City vs Burnley: Predictions, teams, betting tips, live stream, TV – Premier League 2018-19 preview

Manchester City vs Burnley
Premier League 2018/19
Venue: Etihad Stadium
Date: Saturday, October 20
Kick-off: 3pm BST

Champions Manchester City return to Premier League action on Saturday against Sean Dyche’s Burnley.

City sit joint top of the table on 20 points alongside Liverpool and Chelsea after their draw at Anfield prior to the international break.

The Clarets meanwhile have taken seven points from a possible nine in their last three matches after their shaky start to the season.

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Team news

Kevin De Bruyne is in line to make just his second appearance of the season after recovering from a knee ligament injury.

Fabian Delph is unlikely to return however with Ilkay Gundogan another midfield doubt after missing the goalless draw with Liverpool. Danilo is out with an ankle injury.

James Tarkowski was forced to withdraw from the England squad due to a groin injury with the Burnley defender to be assessed over the coming days. Ben Gibson is still out.

Robbie Brady is closing in on his return from a long-term knee injury but Saturday is likely to come too soon with the Republic of Ireland international in need of match fitness. Stephen Ward is out with a knee injury.

TV, online and live stream coverage

The match will not be shown live in the UK.

You can however follow all the action with Standard Sport's LIVE matchday blog.

Tickets

For City ticket information click here to head to the club's official website.

Prediction

Betting tips via Betfair | UK users only | Subject to change

• Manchester City to win 3-0: 5/1

• Burnley to win 1-0: 75/1

• 1-1 draw: 18/1

• Sergio Aguero first goal scorer: 2/1

Click here to find the latest match odds and place a bet.

Head to head

City have won 44 of their 98 meetings with Burnley over the years. The Clarets have 29 wins to their name.