The Manchester City vs Burnley clash takes place at Turf Moor on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with kick-off set for 20:00 BST. Manchester City arrive second in the table, two points off the top, with a game in hand. Burnley sit 19th, four points from safety.
City come into the match after a 2-1 win over Arsenal, while Burnley continue to search for wins after a run of draws. The fixture brings together a title push and a relegation fight as the season moves into its final stretch.
Manchester City vs Burnley: Title Pressure Meets Survival Battle
Manchester City know a win will take them to the top of the table. The result against Arsenal shifted control back in their favor, but the margin for error remains small. City’s recent form has been strong, but this fixture presents a different test due to the setting and the opponent’s urgency.
Burnley approach the match from a difficult position. Burnley have improved in recent weeks but have struggled to turn draws into wins.
Their record against City remains a concern. Burnley have lost their last 14 meetings against Manchester City in all competitions. In the reverse fixture on September 27, 2025, City recorded a 5-1 win. Other recent results include a 3-1 City win on January 31, 2024, a 3-0 win on August 11, 2023, and a 6-0 FA Cup victory on March 18, 2023. The home environment at Turf Moor under the lights remains a key factor.
Team News and Tactical Setup
City will be without Rodri due to a groin injury. Mateo Kovačić is expected to step into midfield. Rúben Dias remains a doubt with a calf issue, so Manuel Akanji and John Stones are likely to continue in defense. Burnley remain without Josh Cullen due to knee surgery, and Connor Roberts is out with a calf injury. Lyle Foster is available after passing a fitness test.
Burnley have shifted toward a possession-based approach, but they are expected to use a compact mid-block in this match and look for counter-attacks. Wilson Odobert provides pace in transition. City are expected to control possession and build through midfield, with Kevin De Bruyne creating chances and Erling Haaland leading the attack.
Guide to Watching Manchester City vs Burnley Live
The Manchester City vs Burnley match on April 22, 2026, is broadcast globally across major networks and streaming platforms. In the United Kingdom, it is available on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with streaming on Sky Go and NOW TV. For those in the United States, coverage is on USA Network and Universo, with streaming through Peacock, Sling Blue, and Fubo.
In Canada, you can watch the match on Fubo Canada using the Fubo app. Australia, viewers can watch on Stan Sport through the Stan app. In India, coverage is provided by JioStar on JioHotstar. Across the MENA region, beIN Sports broadcasts the match, with streaming on beIN CONNECT and TOD. In Sub-Saharan Africa, SuperSport carries the match, available through DStv Stream and GOtv.
In Europe, broadcasters include Canal+ in France, Sky Deutschland in Germany, and DAZN in Spain and Portugal. For fans in South America, ESPN provides coverage, with streaming available on Disney+. Fans can also follow updates through the Manchester City official app and post-match highlights on the Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel and club social media pages.
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