The Premier League returns with a conflict of champions as Manchester City start the defence of their title with a visit to face newly promoted Burnley.
The Lancashire membership sealed a return to the highest flight by cruising to Championship triumph final season beneath the administration of Vincent Kompany.
Kompany could have probability to re-acquaint himself with outdated buddies as he takes cost of his first sport within the English high division in opposition to a facet he captained for thus lengthy.
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City may develop into the primary staff to win 4 successive Premier League titles if they keep their crown this season.
Here’s every little thing it’s good to know:
When is Burnley vs Manchester City?
Burnley vs Manchester City is because of kick off at 8pm BST on Friday 11 August at Turf Moor in Burnley.
How can I watch it?
The Premier League season opener might be proven dwell on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with protection on the channels from 6.30pm BST. Subscribers can stream the sport through Sky Go.
Team information
Burnley proceed to seek for additional reinforcements within the switch market however may hand aggressive debuts to numerous summer time signings. That would possibly embody goalkeeper James Trafford, signed from Manchester City in the course of the summer time after impressing for Bolton final season.
Pep Guardiola not thought to have any recent issues after the Community Shield, although Nathan Ake remains to be recovering from a knock and is a doubt. Kevin de Bruyne made an look from the bench at Wembley and may very well be match sufficient to start out.
Predicted line-ups
Burnley XI: Trafford; Roberts, O’Shea, Beyer, Taylor; Cullen, Brownhill; Redmond, Gudmundsson, Zaroury; Amdouni
Manchester City XI: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Akanji; De Bruyne, Rodri, Kovacic; Silva, Haaland, Grealish
Odds
Burnley win 10/1
Draw 5/1
Manchester City win 4/13
Prediction
Burnley are overwhelmed of their first sport again within the Premier League. Burnley 1-3 Manchester City