Two teams that endured differing Carabao Cup fortunes in midweek face off at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon, as Manchester City take on Burnley.
Pep Guardiola was able to rotate handily for Wednesday’s cup tie at Huddersfield Town off the back of a difficult week, in which City beat Manchester United and Napoli before suffering as we’ve rarely seen them in Sunday’s 1–1 draw at Arsenal.
It’s been a mixed start to 2025–26 for the Cityzens, who some expected to re-emerge at the Premier League’s summit this term. Despite Erling Haaland’s imperious form, a title challenge looks beyond Guardiola’s men based on what we’ve seen so far.
However, they’ll be expected to extend their unbeaten run against the newly promoted Clarets this weekend. Scott Parker’s side have proven to be stubborn opposition through five weeks of the new season, but they have a wretched record against the Sky Blues. City have won the previous 13 meetings by an aggregate score of 46–2.
Parker’s men were stunned in cup action on Tuesday, succumbing at home to League One Cardiff City.
Here is’s guide to the Premier League clash at the Etihad.
