Scott Parker’s side have known for some time now they’re heading back to the Championship, but this could be the night it’s officially confirmed.
They face a City side that have plenty to play for, having beaten rivals Arsenal 2-1 at the weekend to throw the title race wide open.
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Pep Guardiola’s side, who have an imperious record against the Clarets down the years, will go top of the table with three points at Turf Moor.
Both sides have some injury concerns to contend with heading into Wednesday night’s encounter, so here's an early look at the team news for both outfits:
The forward hasn’t made a single appearance this season due to an ACL injury, but is back in training and could return soon, although this one might come too early. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
1. Zeki Amdouni (Burnley) - doubt
The forward hasn’t made a single appearance this season due to an ACL injury, but is back in training and could return soon, although this one might come too early. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Photo: Marc Atkins
The defender continues to be sidelined with some niggling issues after recovering from a long-standing knee injury, which has kept him out of action since December 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
2. Jordan Beyer (Burnley) - out
The defender continues to be sidelined with some niggling issues after recovering from a long-standing knee injury, which has kept him out of action since December 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Photo: Ryan Pierse
The skipper won’t be back until the start of next season after suffering a devastating ACL injury in the game against Everton just after Christmas. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
3. Josh Cullen (Burnley) - out
The skipper won’t be back until the start of next season after suffering a devastating ACL injury in the game against Everton just after Christmas. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) Photo: Matt McNulty
The midfielder is on the cusp of a return from a hamstring injury but this game is likely to come too soon for him. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
4. Hannibal (Burnley) - out
The midfielder is on the cusp of a return from a hamstring injury but this game is likely to come too soon for him. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley