Probable Lineups
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.4)
6.4
Average Ratings
7
(6.8)
27
Average Age
29.1
181.7
Average Height (cm)
184.3
(0.8)
0.7
Shots pg
1.3
(1.2)
(45%)
55%
Aerial Duel Success
56%
(53%)
(0.3)
0.6
Dribbles pg
0.7
(0.6)
(1.1)
0.9
Tackles pg
0.9
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* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Burnley
Man City
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Obafemi | Out | 6.3 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Aké | Doubtful | 6.73 |
Team News
Burnley
Man City
- The only confirmed absentee for the opener is Michael Obafemi, who has required hamstring surgery.
- Vincent Kompany's Burnley side is a somewhat unknown, with variation throughout pre-season.
- New signing James Trafford should start in goal, but experienced Jay Rodriguez might start over new signing Zeki Amdouni.
- Nathan Redmond also adds to the Premier League experience for Burnley.
- Kevin De Bruyne should be fit to start after coming off the bench in the Community Shield.
- Nathan Ake is still a doubt after not being named for that game.
- Josko Gvardiol could make the starting XI, but could also be slowly eased in to the team after his move from RB Leipzig this summer.
Boring boring City, imagine in the first game playing so destructively killing...
1X for sure
@Syriacus22 Burnley were whipped 6-0 last time they met
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Manchester City are fighting fit with a full squad to choose from for their Premier League opener.
Haaland Bruut Force Locked In To Score Anytime -134
Guardiola said the Croatian centre-back Josko Gvardiol has settled in well in Manchester and is ready to go on Friday.
1-2 City
Home team not lose it: 1X
@bopol you're hoping?
@Tuiop I get the feeling
3.5 goals over for me. Good luck to everyone ��
1-3 Man City
+1.5 handicap on Burnley
The Premier League season returns and with it, Manchester City travel to Turf Moor to face a Burnley side managed by none other than Vincent Kompany. Both teams come into the new season off the bat of very successful campaigns last time out, with Manchester City winning a historic treble of the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champion's League, while Burnley exceeded all expectations, including their own, in making a swift and decisive return to the Premier League. Both teams have a lot to prove if they're to replicate the success of last season. It's always difficult to predict the opening day, yet history very much favours the Manchester side of this North-West clash. City have won all 6 of the last 6 meetings between the 2 sides in all competitions, keeping clean sheets in all 6 of those games too. Most recently was a 6 - 0 mauling, as City swept Burnley aside in March en-route to their FA Cup victory. With all this in mind, a 2 - 1 Manchester City win seems likely!
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