Today, Friday (August 11), signifies the day when the reigning champion, Manchester City, takes to the field to confront Burnley at Turf Moor Stadium, commencing the first round of the 2023/24 Premier League.
After a splendid season, which encompassed yet another English title and the highly coveted triumph in the Champions League, the team led by Pep Guardiola, featuring standout players like Haaland and De Bruyne, has further fortified itself to sustain its domination of the British scene and vie for a fourth consecutive championship.
On the flip side, Burnley makes its return to the upper echelon of English football after clinching the Championship title. Their primary objective is to secure their position in the Premier League for the next season. Achieving a draw against the formidable Manchester City in their debut would already constitute a commendable result.
In pursuit of this objective, City's iconic figure, Vincent Kompany, takes on the role of coach, guiding the team from the sidelines.
Burnley vs Manchester City Match Time:
The game will kick off at 8 PM.
How to watch Burnley vs Man City online - TV channels & live streams
The game will be broadcast live on the Sky Sports Network in the United Kingdom.
Probable Lineups for Burnley vs Manchester City:
- BURNLEY: Trafford; Roberts, Beyer, O'Shea, Vitinho; Cork, Cullen; Redmond, Brownhill, Zaroury, Rodríguez - Vincent Kompany
- MANCHESTER CITY: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Akanji; Kovacic, Rodri, De Bruyne; Bernardo, Haaland, Grealish - Pep Guardiola