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There are five games in the Premier League on Sunday and BBC Sport will bring you every moment.
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Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Bogarde, Kamara, Malen, Rogers, McGinn, Watkins
Burnley XI: Dubravka, Walker, Laurent, Tuanzebe, Esteve, Hartman, Tchaouna, Cullen, Florentino, Anthony, Foster
Aston Villa took a while to get going against Fulham but it was great movement by Ollie Watkins for his goal, and he needed that.
That was their first league win of the season, but I am not convinced Unai Emery's side will kick on from there. They beat Feyenoord in the Europa League on Thursday and their squad is going to be stretched.
The more I think about it, the more I quite fancy Burnley for a draw here.
To lose 5-1 last week was harsh on them, and they had frustrated Manchester City for a long time, the same as they did when they were beaten by Liverpool, and that is likely to be their gameplan here too.
My heart says Villa will win because of my time there - I almost reached double figures in appearances - but my head says Burnley, and this time, I am going to listen.
Sutton's prediction: 1-1
Noel Sliney
BBC Sport senior journalist
The original team in claret and blue host a side with whom they have more than club colours in common so far this season. BBC Sport delves into the issues facing both teams before Sunday's meeting.
While promoted Burnley's place in the bottom three is no great surprise and can be mitigated by the fact their four defeats have all come against heavyweight opponents with vast resources, Aston Villa's slow start was not widely predicted.
Data analysts Opta calculated that Villa had the easiest opening five fixtures in the division - yet their first win didn't come until the sixth attempt, at home to an obliging Fulham last Sunday. An improved performance in that game, sandwiched between Europa League victories against Bologna and Feyenoord, suggests Villa are starting to snap out of their torpor.
Nonetheless, their attacking shortcomings are clear. Burnley copied Villa's club colours in 1910 and are mirroring the same issues as the Birmingham side on the pitch so far this season.
These are the two sides with the lowest expected goals (xG) tallies in the Premier League this season. Burnley's xG, a measure of how many goals a team is expected to score based on the quality of their chances, is 4.53. They have actually outperformed that, scoring six goals, but have had the joint fewest shots and shots on target in the division.
Villa have underperformed their xG by near-enough one goal in the league. More tellingly, they have only had a single shot which had more than a 50% probability of ending in the back of the net. It is not just Villa's forwards to blame either - their strangely passive build-up play in many games means they take 63.2 touches between shots on average, more than any other side.
Burnley manager Scott Parker admitted "our egos are dented" as a result of last weekend's 5-1 defeat by Manchester City, though he was "immensely proud" of his side's performance until the hour mark, when they were still level.
Nonetheless, the Clarets have lost all three away games this season, conceding 11 goals. They only let in eight goals in 23 Championship away fixtures in 2024-25.
Earning their first away points on Sunday will be a huge challenge, notwithstanding Villa's fragile confidence. Unai Emery's side have only lost once at home in the Premier League since the start of September last year – a record only Liverpool can match - and have the fourth highest points tally at home during that period.
Nicola Pearson
BBC Sport journalist
Burnley boss Scott Parker has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Aston Villa at Villa Park (kick-off 14:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Parker feels there is "plenty to be positive" about from their start, but also plenty to "improve and get better". He said: "Perspective has to come into play in terms of the level we have played against."
On whether their next set of games looks more favourable: "We hope so. There isn't an easy game in the best and most competitive division in the world. We need to understand and approach every game with same outlook as these past ones. We have brought large elements to our game that have been hugely important and made us competitive."
The Clarets boss praised in-form Jaidon Anthony, who has scored four goals in six games: "I believe he is a Premier League football player and you are seeing that now. He has not had a long period in the division and it had been stop start. He has the opportunity and he is grabbing that."
On Anthony he added: "Unbelievable character. Diligent. Hugely professional. Always wants to improve. His raw ability added to that is what we all see. It gives him massive chances and you see it in his performances at the moment."
On having to work on the defensive aspect, despite having a record-breaking defence last season: "Large element to what we do is to give ourselves a rock-solid base. It is a new squad too and a whole different back unit to last year. We are having to drill and educate and give ourselves that. The level goes up, you get more stressed in this division. It is a clinical league and you cant lose any focus for a moment otherwise you get punished."
Parker said he has spoken to his team about the need for "constant belief" and added: "It needs to be a mainstay for us."
On if it is a good time to play Aston Villa after a European game: "I will probably tell you after the game. They are coming off a couple of good results. They are coached by a top manager and are a top team. We saw last year what we are up against and Villa Park is a tough place. We need to bring our game to Villa to make it tough for them."
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Dan Roan
Sports editor
Image source, Getty ImagesA decision on whether to scrap the Premier League's controversial Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) and adopt an "alternative system" is "coming up", says chief executive Richard Masters.
The current regulations, introduced in 2015-16 to prevent clubs from overspending, allow losses of £105m over a three-year reporting cycle.
However, they have been criticised by several top-flight teams for limiting their ability to invest.
BBC Sport has been told a decision on any changes is likely to be made at a meeting in November.
In February, clubs chose to continue with PSR for the current season.
However a squad cost ratio (SCR) system of financial control was adopted by the Premier League on a shadowing, non-binding basis.
SCR is similar to Uefa's existing financial rules and allows clubs to spend up to a percentage of their total revenues on squad-related costs.
Nine of the league's 20 clubs already have to comply with Uefa's SCR as a result of qualifying for Europe. Both Chelsea and Aston Villa were fined by Uefa in July for breaching the rules.
Asked about SCR at the Leaders sports conference in London, Masters said: "We are talking to our clubs about an alternative system. That's not to say we don't think the PSR system works."
He added: "It's about closer alignment with European regulation, which is squad cost ratio, which is a revenue test. In Uefa, it's now set at 70%. Our system will be 85% because we always want our clubs to have the ability to invest.
"The Premier League has been built on the back of investment in which international capital flows [are] coming in. We don't want that to be to be stifled off."
Natalie Bromley
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesSome seasons you absolutely flop. Other seasons you feel good, play well and enjoy an optimism that you might mount a survival challenge.
And in both of those seasons, you get battered away at Manchester City.
A moment for Maxim Esteve, who must have wanted the entire world to swallow up around him. One own goal is unfortunate. Two is horrible. There is simply no need for him to let this derail his focus and commitment to this season. He remains a firm fan favourite and you can guarantee the Turf Moor terraces will continue to echo with the sound of "Steeeeeve".
I thought Scott Parker handled the defeat very well. He has got such an eloquent way with words and handles the bad days with real humility. I want him to do well this season. I want him to stay with Burnley for a long time and build something special here. For a manager who hasn't had the best of times managing in the Premier League, he looks at home.
It wasn't the kindest weekend either in terms of results, and we find ourselves in the relegation zone once more. But to have four points when we've already played Spurs, Manchester United, Liverpool and City is great!
Thankfully, we now transition into a run of easier fixtures and the Clarets march on.
After all, it is not the first time we've conceded five goals at the Etihad.
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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley.
Here are some of your comments:
City fans
Gene: It's nice to see the crosses continually being sent with positive results. The defence still has some shaky moments but has definitely improved over last season thus far. A nice, hardworking performance which is building confidence.
Deano: A game of two halves. I felt City were too complacent after the first goal. A talking to with Pep at half time sharpened their focus in the second half and the rest is history.
Robert: Nice to see rhythm returning to City's game. A nice balance in the team. Haaland, Foden, Doku and the very underestimated Nunes were all excellent.
Warren: Not getting carried away just yet but promising signs that we are getting back to somewhere near our best with a new system. Doku has been excellent again.
Burnley fans
Graham: Burnley showed strength, skill, and determination to, yet again, come back from a poor start to draw level by half time. We missed the chance to get ahead just after the break but, having failed to do so, we should have shut up shop, and not tried to play City at open football. That may have been a commendable and brave tactic but, ultimately, it failed. This was not a 1-5 performance but that's what the score sheet reads!
Paul: The result doesn't define our season. The two injury time goals and the two own goals, considering the number of both types scored against us this season, are worrisome. But we will have easier matches and we will improve.
Andrew: How does a decent but small club like Burnley compete with billionaires?! I hope Burnley survive but they don't have the resources.
Chris Collinson
BBC Sport statistician
Leeds United, Burnley and Sunderland have taken a combined 23 points from their opening six games, making it the best start to a Premier League season by the promoted sides since 2017-18.
In fact, only five times in Premier League history have the promoted sides made a better start to a season.
Sunderland have made the best start of the three, accruing 11 points from their opening six games, which is the most any promoted side has taken in 13 years, since West Ham United did the same in 2012-13.
So why have this season's trio started so much better than Leicester City, Ipswich and Southampton 12 months ago?
Because they have been much more successful at keeping Premier League opposition at bay, conceding eight fewer goals and giving up 32 fewer chances between them.
While this season's promoted sides haven't actually created much more than last season's trio, they have been more clinical so far, scoring three more goals despite only taking nine more shots and generating a similar quality of chances in terms of expected goals.
So after years of conventional wisdom telling us that a reliable goalscorer was the key to surviving in the Premier League, might Burnley, Leeds and Sunderland prove that defensive solidity is actually more important?
Pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards join host Kelly Cates to bring you the action and talking points from Saturday’s Premier League fixtures.
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Shamoon Hafez
Football reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesThis was always going to be a tough ask for Scott Parker's side - and ultimately they came up short again.
The Clarets were edged out by late penalties against Manchester United and Liverpool, but were heavily beaten by Manchester City after conceding four goals in the second half.
Maxime Esteve had a day to forget, with Burnley now without a win in their past 20 visits to City, going all the way back to 1963.
Having won six Premier League titles and the Champions League with City, it was a disappointing return to the Etihad for Kyle Walker, who picked up a booking in the first half for a foul on former teammate Phil Foden.
Supporters will be thinking how different it could have been had Lyle Foster scored in front of them at the start of the second half, but their side have won only once in six games on their return to the top-flight.
Burnley manager Scott Parker spoke to BBC Match of the Day about the disappointing defeat by Manchester City: "For 70-odd minutes we were right in it and we caused them some problems. We executed the game-plan and we were encouraged for large parts.
"They scored two quick goals and the backend of the game ran away from us a bit, with some mistakes. There are fine margins and we knew we would need to ride our luck at times.
"For the first 60-70 minutes, we were brave and courageous - not just standing up to things but also with the ball.
"I'm massively confident [in this team]. We've had a tough start and I know there are large parts of our game from these tough fixtures that will stand us in good stead."
Goalscorer Jaidon Anthony also spoke to Premier League Productions after the match: "It shows why they are one of the best teams in the world. It is a disappointing way to end the game, but we will bounce back. We've put in some strong performances this season but this was tough. If you're not on it for a split second, they punish you.
"We are learning every game and we are a young group. We are playing top sides and if we can take bits from each game and progress, then that should help."
Did you know?
Jaidon Anthony has scored four goals and provided one assist in six Premier League games this season. It is the earliest a Burnley player has reached five goal involvements in a single campaign in the competition.
Maxime Esteve became just the sixth player in Premier League history to score two own goals in the same game, and the first player since Craig Dawson with Wolves against Everton last season.
Whether you were at the game or following from elsewhere, we want to know what you learned.
Have your say on City's performance
What did you make of Burnley's display?
Come back on Monday for a selection of your replies
Manchester City make six changes to the side that won at Huddersfield in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
The major team news sees the return of striker Erling Haaland up front, after the Norwegian missed the trip to West Yorkshire because of a back injury.
Gianluigi Donnarumma, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Nico Gonzalez and Jeremy Doku all start with James Trafford on the bench against his old club, while John Stones, Nathan Ake, Rico Lewis, Oscar Bobb and Divine Mukasa all drop out.
Manchester City XI: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Reijnders, Gonzalez, Savinho, Foden, Doku, Haaland
Burnley boss Scott Parker reverts to his strongest XI after their shock Carabao Cup defeat by League One Cardiff City.
Former City captain Kyle Walker makes a return to Etihad Stadium where he enjoyed eight trophy-filled years under Pep Guardiola.
The likes of Armando Broja, Hannibal Mejbri, Marcus Edwards and Axel Tuanzebe drop out of the starting line-up.
Burnley XI: Dubravka, Walker, Esteve, Ekdal, Hartmann, Florentino, Tchouna, Cullen, Laurent, Anthony, Foster
There are seven games in the Premier League on Saturday and BBC Sport will bring you every moment.
Brentford v Manchester United (12:30)
Chelsea v Brighton - listen on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2
Crystal Palace v Liverpool - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live
Leeds United v Bournemouth
Manchester City v Burnley
Nottingham Forest v Sunderland (17:30) - listen on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Tottenham v Wolves (20:00)
Kick-off times 15:00 BST unless stated
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Pep Guardiola parks the bus - or at least he did against Arsenal last week - but it is going to be Burnley who try to do that this time.
The Clarets almost held out against Liverpool and they ran Manchester United close too, but I don't see them keeping City quiet
Sutton's prediction: 3-0
Noel Sliney
BBC Sport senior journalist
BBC Sport examines some of the main talking points as Manchester City prepare to host Burnley on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola spoke this week of his City side "recovering many, many things that last season we were missing", but statistically they have made their worst start to a top-flight campaign since 2006.
City are ninth in the table, eight points adrift of leaders Liverpool. They have been in the lead for 54% of their total minutes played, more than any other side, yet have only won two of five league games.
There has been heavy scrutiny of Sunday's draw at Arsenal, when City's 32.8% share of possession was the lowest of Guardiola's 601 top-flight matches as a manager. The Catalan admits the increasingly daring approach of opposition sides has forced him to adapt tactically after years of City dominating through patient build-up play.
There are clear signs amid Manchester City's stuttering start that they are developing new weapons. By defending deeper, they have been able to create space for Erling Haaland and others on the counter-attack; City have scored a league-high three goals this season from breakaway attacks which started in their own half. That is already as many as in the whole of 2024-25, and one more than in 2023-24.
On Saturday, City are likely to revert to familiar ways against a Burnley side with the division's lowest average possession figure of 34%. Furthermore, City have won the past 13 meetings by an aggregate score of 46-2, which is the fifth longest winning run in their history against one side.
Testing start for promoted Burnley
Burnley have not triumphed in 19 league visits to Manchester City, since a 5-2 victory in March 1963.
Scott Parker's side have endured a predictably tough start to the season, compounded by Tuesday's EFL Cup home defeat by Cardiff City. An unforgiving Premier League fixture list means they have already played Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Burnley have faced the most shots (95) in the division, with summer signing Martin Dubravka making an unrivalled 19 saves so far.
Dubravka has also launched 61 goal-kicks into the opposition's half, more than twice as many as any other team. That strategy is a far cry from two seasons ago when Vincent Kompany's promoted Burnley side stuck to their short-passing principles. They only took four points from their opening 13 games and finished second bottom.
The current team have the same tally after five matches – will their eventual fate be any different?
Chris Collinson
BBC Sport football statistician
Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland have taken a combined 19 points from their opening five games, making it the best start to a Premier League season by the promoted sides since 2017-18.
In fact, only four times in Premier League history have the promoted sides made a better start to a season.
So why have this season's trio started so much better than Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton last campaign?
Because they've been much more successful at keeping Premier League opposition at bay, conceding six fewer goals and giving up 31 fewer chances between them.
Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland haven't actually been much better in attack.
While they've scored four more goals than the promoted sides did at this stage last season, they've taken a similar number of shots and generated fewer expected goals between them, so there's still room for improvement going forward.
Burnley left-back Quilindschy Hartman has been speaking to BBC Radio Lancashire about his time with the Clarets since his move from Feyenoord in the summer, having featured in all five Premier League games so far this season.
