Crunch time for Manchester City against basement battlers Burnley

Manchester City’s trip to Turf Moor arrives at a vital time for both the Sky Blues and hosts Burnley. Manuel Pellegrini’s men cannot afford to drop points in their pursuit of Premier League leaders Chelsea, while Sean Dyche’s side must start showing intent to survive the drop.

City, odds-on with Coral at 4/9 to win, may prepare for this north west clash against the Clarets with midweek in mind. The Manchester club will be facing Spanish giants Barcelona, and could rest some of their top stars in anticipation.

This would be a bold decision, however, as Burnley have their backs against the wall, and already snatched a draw at the Etihad earlier this season.

The Clarets, who have also held Chelsea at Turf Moor recently, are 7/2 to split the spoils with their glamorous visitors again.

Pellegrini’s prolific Citizens have notched up 12 goals in their last four league games and will be aiming to sharpen their scoring boots ahead of their Nou Camp visit. So, back the Sky Blues at a nifty 9/2 to net four or more.

Joint Premier League top scorer Sergio Aguero has been on target in four of his past five games across all competitions, and is available at 7/2 to bag a brace or better against Burnley’s wobbly backline.

The calamitous Clarets have conceded 47 times in this term, the second worst record in the league, so City must make the most of their chances.

Creator-in-chief David Silva opened the floodgates against Leicester City last time out and also grabbed the first goal against Burnley in the reverse, so back the silky Spain star at 5/1 to do so again.