Manchester City v Burnley: Gut Feelings

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Manchester City welcome new boys Burnley to the Etihad Stadium as they look for the three points to extend their four-match unbeaten run. The Blues have won three of their last four matches in all competitions and face a Burnley side that, as expected, is rooted near the bottom of the table.The Clarets have won just one of their opening five matches in the Premier League, which came courtesy of a 2-0 victory over fellow new boys Sunderland in their first home match in August. Burnley will also be smarting from their latest match when League One high-flyers Cardiff City recorded a 2-1 victory at Turf Moor in the League Cup on Tuesday night.There have been some high-scoring matches between these two teams over the years, with City getting most of the goals, but will it be a similar story on Saturday?As usual, our team are here to give us their views and predictions on how the match will go. Here’s what we think this week,SaulAt home vs a relegation battling side. I like City big here. 4-0. The team needs it and Haaland should be roaring to go after a week off. City 4-0 BurnleyWillThere was a time where City would best Burnley 5-0 every single season. And y’know what? Let’s go for another 5-0. Erling Haaland hatrrick, and a fourth excellent performance in a row from Jeremy Doku.City 5-0 BurnleyThomasA big welcome back to treble winner, Kyle Walker. But very simply, I don’t see Burnley having enough to keep up with City at the Etihad. They do score a goal a game, so I’ll give them that. A brace for Haaland and a City stroll.City 4-1 BurnleyPeteBurnley are not a bad side but I just don’t think they have the players to survive in the Premier League. They’ve had a tough start and they should have got something from Old Trafford, instead of a 3-2 defeat. City will rotate and bring some big players back for this one, and that is ominous for the Clarets. I’ve been quite reserved in my predictions but to no avail, so I’m going big, bold and stupid.City 7-2 BurnleyWhat happened against HuddersfieldThe Blues were inspired by Phil Foden, winning 2-0 and face a trip to Swansea in the fourth round. The Blues were professional and made it through with too many issues.As for our team, well, Pete was the only one who picked up additional points, predicted a 3-1 win, and therefore got the correct goal difference right. Everyone else just picks up a solitary point. A spot-on prediction is coming. Have faith.Here’s the table: