Overview

• Kickoff is Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 15:00 BST at the Etihad, with Craig Pawson refereeing and Michael Oliver on VAR.
• In the United States, coverage is on USA Network and Universo with streaming options including Fubo, while DAZN carries the match in Canada.
• Former City captain Kyle Walker, who joined Burnley for about £5 million this summer, is expected to make his first Etihad appearance as a visiting player.
• City arrive on a four-match unbeaten run across competitions after earlier league setbacks, whereas Burnley exited the Carabao Cup to Cardiff and are winless in four.
• Previews expect a near first-choice City lineup featuring Donnarumma, Dias, Gvardiol, Rodri, Foden, Bernardo, Doku, Reijnders and Haaland, with some predicting a 4-1 home win.