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Published on 2024-01-25 17:30:00
Vincent Kompany’s Burnley team decided to play a secret friendly against Manchester United in preparation for their upcoming Premier League trip to the Etihad Stadium. The match against City is crucial for Burnley, as they are currently fighting against relegation.
Manchester City is preparing to face Burnley in the Premier League next Wednesday, aiming to continue their title bid. The team is currently trailing Liverpool by a few points and is looking to secure a win to narrow that gap. City is facing tough competition from other teams like Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Tottenham.
City recently returned to action after a warm-weather training camp in Abu Dhabi. The team has been training hard and also had the opportunity to welcome back injured players such as Erling Haaland, John Stones, and Kevin De Bruyne.
De Bruyne, in particular, is coming back from a five-month absence and is eyeing his first Premier League start since his injury. The match against Burnley might see his return to the starting lineup, a significant moment for both him and the team.
In addition to their Premier League campaign, City is also preparing to defend their FA Cup crown against a strong Tottenham side. This will be a challenging test for the team after the winter break.
Meanwhile, Burnley took a different approach to their preparation by arranging a secret friendly against Manchester United. The Athletic reports that Burnley emerged as 3-1 winners in this behind-closed-doors friendly, with players like Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw featuring for United.
Currently, Burnley is in a precarious position at 19th place in the Premier League table. The team is fighting to stay in the top-flight, having only secured three wins so far this season. They are currently five points away from safety and will need a strong performance against City to boost their chances of avoiding relegation.
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