Victory on Wednesday night in the city derby made Manchester City (Table 1, 89 points) a big leap towards the title defense. Although Liverpool could replace the Citizens on Friday evening again from the top, but if the team of star coach Pep Guardiola the remaining three tasks against Burnley (Rank 15, 40 points), Leicester (H) and Brighton (A) masters the then sixth English championship and the fourth after entry of the Abu Dhabi United Group, nothing more in the way.
For the Clarets it is sporty about nothing more, but the trained by Sean Dyche troupe will try to annoy the favorites. Burnley defied Chelsea away on Monday with a 2-2 draw and presents itself especially in calendar year 2019 in impressive form. However, with Man City, a team waiting for the two supposedly recent high hurdles Tottenham (1-0) and Man United (2: 0) bursting with self-confidence. With the appointment of the “PFA Team of the Year” released on Friday, six Man City players emerge in the eleventh year with keeper Ederson, Aymeric Laporte, Fernandinho, Bernardo Silva, Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero.
Burnley:
The master race takes on a grotesque character. After Liverpool hopes of arch-rival Manchester United were disappointed, now Burnley is to ensure a point loss of Citizens in the championship race. In addition, the Liverpool fans were asked to change their profile picture and instead of their own avatar, a picture of Burnley attacker Ashley Barnes insert, which was implemented within a very short time. Barnes scored eleven Premier League goals for the Clarets this season. No Burnley player has ever been more successful within a season. His strike partner Chris Wood had his feet in five Burnley matches in the past three league games in the game (three goals, two assists), after he had previously five games without any participation in the game. Both play a key role in Burnley’s fifth-highest points in calendar year 2019. Only Man City, Liverpool, Man United and Arsenal were more successful than the club from East Lancashire.
The hope that Burnley could beat Man City is not unfounded. Finally, Burnley has the best win rate (44 percent) against reigning Premier League Champions in the league (4-1-4). Probably a success of the Clarets nevertheless not, this shows at Burnley against Manchester City also the odds of the bookmakers. For the first time since January 2017 (then five), Burnley is aiming for three home wins in a row. However, the Clarets won only one of the past 15 Premier League matches against the established top six teams in domestic Turf Moor (1-2-12). However, in the last game of this kind, they won Tottenham (2: 1). Burnley has scored at least one goal in the past twelve Premier League home games. Still, between Burnley and Manchester City, our prediction recommends a tip on “Win Man City & Under 3.5 Goals.” Steven Defour, Aaron Lennon, Peter Crouch and Phil Bardsley are injured.
Manchester City:
Manchester City’s seventh away win at Old Trafford could go down in history as one of its most important, if so, when the Citizens cross the finish line in the championship race over the coming three weeks. For the 28th time this season, it came last Wednesday to a change at the top of the table. Record, along with the season 2001/02. It can be assumed that a new record will be set in the remaining three match days. A milestone has also reached Pep Guardiola. As the first coach of the Catalan could win his first three Premier League away games at Old Trafford.
He is also one of the few coaches with Arsene Wenger (Arsenal) and Gerard Houllier (Liverpool), with three away victories in the Theater of Dreams. By the 2-0 victory over the city rivals, set the Citizens a new goal record. 157 competitive goals in a season managed previously no English team. The Citizens thus exceeded their own value from the 2013/14 season.
In the Premier League, Leroy Sane (ten goals, ten assists) and Raheem Sterling (17 goals, ten assists) contributed a large share. Both are the only players besides Chelsea’s Eden Hazard who are double digits both in terms of scores and assists. At Burnley against Manchester City is the guest, according to odds of the betting offices of the home-high favorite. An assessment that matches our forecast. We recommend betting on Machester City and betting under 3.5 goals.
In six of the Citizens’ past seven Premier League away games under 3.5 goals, six have been won. Overall, Man City celebrated 15 league victories over the past 16 games (one in Newcastle). In eight of the last ten games the Skyblues played to zero. Man City now has 42 points, Liverpool follows with 34. Perhaps patience will be needed on Sunday, as the Citizens scored 17 of the 22 goals against Burnley in the second half of the competition. Including ten this season. Sergio Aguero scored eight times in his last seven competitive games against the Clarets. Kevin De Bruyne is missing injured.
PREDICTION: Over 2,5 goals @ 1,45
