Overview

• Kickoff is Saturday at the Etihad (9:00 a.m. Peru, 3:00 p.m. UK) with live coverage on ESPN and Disney+.
• Libero reports Scott Parker has left Oliver Sonne out of Burnley’s squad, after earlier RPP projections had him starting.
• Manchester City’s start has been uneven with two defeats in five league matches, though a emphatic derby win boosted confidence.
• Erling Haaland is highlighted as City’s primary attacking threat expected to test Burnley’s compact defense.
• Recent history heavily favors City, with ten straight home wins over Burnley by a 40–3 aggregate, and Burnley entering 16th with one win, one draw and three losses.