Why Burnley v Man City is being held on Wednesday night plus talkSPORT commentary for Premier League clash

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Manchester City have the chance go top of the Premier League in their rearranged trip to Burnley tonight, live on talkSPORT.The Citizens claimed the upper-hand in the battle for the title with a huge 2-1 victory over rivals Arsenal on Sunday.The Premier League title is in Manchester City’s hands after their victory over ArsenalGettyThis saw Pep Guardiola‘s side move to within three points of the league leaders, and they head to Turf Moor with a huge opportunity.Currently just a goal behind the Gunners on goal difference and having played a game less, City travel across Lancashire knowing that a win will put them top of the Premier League.And they will smell an opportunity to boost their goal difference, as they face a Burnley side without a win since February.For the Clarets, a loss in this game would push them further towards a seemingly inevitable relegation, as they sit 13 points adrift of safety.While Man City can leapfrog Arsenal at the league summit against Burnley, this isn’t actually their game in hand – that will be when they host Crystal Palace, with a rescheduled date yet to be set. The midweek clash at Turf Moor falls on Gameweek 34 of the Premier League, with the rest of the fixtures set for this coming weekend.Why is Burnley vs Manchester City on Wednesday night?Burnley host City at Turf Moor on Wednesday night – April 22 – with kick-off set for 8pm.The fixture was first planned to take place this Sunday, April 26, but that date has been moved forward.This is due to the Citizens’ ongoing FA Cup run, who face Southampton in the semi-finals at Wembley on Saturday.Guardiola’s group set up the last four meeting by thrashing Liverpool 4-0 at the start of April, and it was later confirmed this would mean a change to their Premier League schedule.Man City’s trip to Burnley was then moved a few days in the week earlier to make sure it fits into their busy schedule.Scott Parker’s Burnley have won just four league games all seasonGettyBurnley vs Manchester City: How to followtalkSPORT will have live coverage of Burnley vs Manchester City.Sam Matterface will be alongside Andy Townsend to provide commentary on all the action.To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream or find us on DAB digital radio through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.Download and listen to all our live commentaries via the talkSPORT app here.Visit talkSPORT BET for all the latest odds and bet boosts for every big event.Subscribe to our YouTube channel here for news, views and analysis plus our regular goals show and for more, follow us on talkSPORT Facebook and talkSPORT X.The match will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with coverage starting at 7pm on Sky Sports Main Event.Erling Haaland hit a hat-trick in City’s win over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals, which meant their initial clash with Burnley had to be rescheduledAFPBurnley vs Manchester City: Team newsBurnley are expected to be without Josh Cullen, Connor Roberts, Hannibal Mejbri, Zeki Amdouni and Jordan Beyer for City’s visit.However, former Manchester United defender Alex Tuanzebe, could be available for selection, who has missed the Clarets’ last two games despite recovering from an Achilles tendon injury.As for Man City, they will have to wait and see on the fitness of Rodri, who was forced off late on against Arsenal with a groin issue.If the Spaniard is ruled out then Guardiola will have to make changes for the first time in three Premier League games, with Nico Gonzalez on standby to start.Elsewhere, Ruben Dias remains a doubt with a hamstring injury, while it is not yet clear if John Stones has recovered from a calf problem.Josko Gvardiol also appears a doubt for the Burnley clash, as he continues his recovery from a fractured tibia he suffered in January.Pep Guardiola is targeting a seventh Premier League title with Man CityGettyBurnley vs Manchester City: What has been said?After Man City’s potentially season-defining win over Arsenal, Pep Guardiola warned against complacency as his side look to make their advantage count in the title race run-in.On the victory, the Spaniard said: “It gives us hope, I said to the guys: ‘Enjoy the moment but don’t lose focus right now as we have three or four long weeks left.’“People say we have momentum but when you see them [Arsenal] compete they are an extraordinary team, otherwise you cannot be all season top of the Premier League and unbeaten in the Champions League.“I know how difficult it is to beat them once, imagine twice. They stepped a little bit higher in the Carabao Cup final [which City won].“Who is top of the league? We are not. In goal difference, they are better. But of course, we have hopes and still extend the chance to fight until the end.”