FM Preview: Burnley v Manchester City 03 Apr 2010

Last updated : 02 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Burnley v Manchester City fixture

Man. City travel to take on Burnley at Turf Moor at tea-time on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 46 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 14 wins, and Burnley have come away with 21 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Burnley was back in August 2001, over five years ago, as the visitors ran out cosy 2 - 4 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 07 NovMan. City3 - 3BurnleyPREM
2001/2002Sat 29 DecMan. City5 - 1BurnleyCHMP
2001/2002Mon 27 AugBurnley2 - 4Man. CityCHMP
1999/2000Tue 24 AugBurnley0 - 1Man. CityLGEC
1999/2000Wed 11 AugMan. City5 - 0BurnleyLGEC
1998/1999Tue 09 MarBurnley0 - 6Man. CityLGE1
1998/1999Sat 03 OctMan. City2 - 2BurnleyLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Burnley's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Clarets have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

Man. City's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Burnley are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 24 points from their 32 games thus far. Man. City's total of 56 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burnley60154101
Man. City631211910

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Sky Blues of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Turf Moor with Man. City coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Burnley Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Man. City Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.