Burnley vs Manchester City Preview: Premier League Clash at Turf Moor
Burnley host Manchester City at Turf Moor on 22 April 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 34. Burnley come into the fixture 19th in the table on 20 points with a goal difference of -33, while Manchester City sit 2nd with 67 points and a goal difference of 36.
Burnley Availability
Burnley face a stretched squad.
- J. Beyer (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- J. Cullen (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- H. Mejbri (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- C. Roberts (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
- Z. Amdouni (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
None of Burnley’s listed absentees feature among the league’s top scorers or assist providers, so the main creative and goalscoring burden is expected to fall on Z. Flemming, who has 9 league goals and 2 penalties scored.
Manchester City Availability
Manchester City also have notable concerns.
- R. Dias (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
- Rodri (Injury) is doubtful.
City’s leading attacking figures, including E. Haaland with 23 goals and 7 assists, and R. Cherki with 10 assists and 4 goals, are available and should maintain their usual offensive threat.
Impact Summary
Burnley’s absences are concentrated in defense and midfield depth, potentially weakening their structure behind key creator Z. Flemming. Manchester City lose defensive leader R. Dias and may be without midfield anchor Rodri, but their primary attacking output remains intact, preserving a significant edge in firepower for this fixture.
