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Manchester City can go top of the Premier League table if they beat Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday night.
After beating nearest title rivals Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, the Cityzens moved to within three points of the Gunners with a game in hand.
Meanwhile, Burnley lost 4-1 at Nottingham Forest, meaning they are 12 points from safety with West Ham United still to play Crystal Palace on Monday Night Football.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our Today's betting tips page for more of our expert Premier League predictions!
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Burnley vs. Manchester City key stats
- Burnley are on a three-game losing run.
- Man City have won four matches in a row in all competitions.
- Man City have won the last 14 H2Hs across all competitions.
Burnley vs. Manchester City preview: Cityzens win inevitable?
| Burnley | vs | Man City |
|---|---|---|
| 19th | Position | 2nd |
| 20 | Points | 67 |
| 34 | Goals For | 65 |
| 67 | Goals Against | 29 |
| 4 | Clean Sheets | 13 |
| 20th | Home Rank | 1st |
| 19th | Away Rank | 2nd |
A swift relegation back to the Championship seems inevitable for Burnley.
They are 12 points away from safety, and will be relegated if West Ham get a positive result at Palace and they lose to Man City.
Given their atrocious H2H record against the Cityzens, it is highly unlikely that they will take any points, but on home soil, they will at least want to put in a battling performance.
The Clarets are huge underdogs here, and may already be preparing for Championship football next season under Scott Parker.
As for Man City, victory over Arsenal has put the Premier League title in their hands.
They have already won the Carabao Cup, and look forward to an FA Cup semi-final against Southampton this weekend.
Indeed, the Cityzens are now on for a domestic treble, which could bring the perfect ending to Pep Guardiola's reign.
The Spaniard has not yet committed his future to the Etihad Stadium, increasing speculation that this could be his final season in charge.
Burnley vs. Manchester City form guide & betting tips
| Burnley | vs | Man City |
|---|---|---|
| L-D-L-L-L | League Form | W-D-D-W-W |
| 1 | Points | 11 |
| 20th | Form Table | 1st |
| 2 | Goals For | 9 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 4 |
| L-D-L-L-L | Form (all comps) | L-W-W-W-W |
Whispers predicts: Burnley 0-4 Manchester City
Man City are as short as 1/6 to win, and while we agree with the bookmakers, these odds are far too short for us to back.
Instead, we are exploring the handicap market, as goal difference could play a part if the Cityzens are to win the title.
Man City to win (-3 handicap) at 11/4 therefore appeals to us, as Man City won by a four-goal margin in the reverse fixture.
In the same vein, Over 3.5 goals at 19/20 is also a bet we are willing to take.
Erling Haaland netted the winner against Arsenal, and boasts an exceptional scoring record against Burnley.
Having scored a brace in the reverse fixture, Haaland to score 2+ goals at 15/8 is our final punt.
Overall, we are predicting a 4-0 Man City win, which is available at 9/1.
> Over 3.5 goals at 19/20 | Likelihood: Probable
> Haaland to score 2+ goals at 15/8 | Likelihood: Possible
> Man City to win (-3 handicap) at 11/4 | Likelihood: Outsider