Jamie Carragher
Former Liverpool defender on Sky Sports

Erling Haaland starting off where he left last season!

Burnley were susceptible from corners last season and their first one conceded this season, they've conceded a goal.

Ederson plays a fine long ball out to the right for Kyle Walker, who controls well and the ball is worked to Bernardo Silva on the edge of the area but Burnley's defence close City down well and eal with the danger.

Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport at Turf Moor

It's been a tremendous atmosphere in the build-up to the game, especially when the players entered the pitch, but it's a shame there was some boos ringing round when the two starting line-ups took the knee before kick-off.

Pep Guardiola and Vincent Kompany shake hands before taking their seats in their respective dugouts.

Here we go! The new Premier League season starts now!

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Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford shakes hands with Kevin de Bruyne and a couple of other former Manchester City colleagues in the tunnel before both teams walk out to a wall of noise. I've said it a few times, but wow, what an atmosphere!

Vincent Kompany gets a particularly great reaction from both Burnley and City fans.

Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport at Turf Moor

First rendition of "Champions of Europe, you'll never sing that" from the travelling Manchester City supporters.

It is a lovely evening at Turf Moor, although the wind does seem to have picked up a bit.

A really good atmosphere as both sets of fans prepare to welcome their respective champions onto the pitch.

Noel: There have been pilgrimages to Fatima that have been completed quicker than Kane's transfer to Bayern!

Andy Bayes
Reporter, BBC Radio Lancashire

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It’s pretty safe to say that some of the big boys were looking at Vincent Kompany this summer with some high profile jobs up for grabs.

He views Burnley as a project and one that is not anywhere near finished. He did sign a new deal following promotion, which gets Burnley more security if clubs come knocking again.

However, I do not think he will be at Burnley forever.

If he has another season to remember, he is bound to attract more interest. I do not get the sense that he is in a big hurry to look elsewhere.

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The players are going through their final bits of preparation on the pitch and the pantomime boos are out in force as the home fans jeer the Manchester City players.

An intimidating atmosphere will be important if Burnley are to cause a first-day upset.

Joe Bradshaw
BBC Sport

When flicking through the history of the last 10 years of Premier League opening fixtures, it comes as no surprise which side has the best record.

Manchester City have won nine of their 10 previous first fixtures, a sequence rudely interrupted by nemesis Son Heung-min at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2021.

Beyond that defeat, City have been invincible and it would be no surprise to see them steamroller their opening opponents this season.

An influential performer in many of those victories however was former skipper Vincent Kompany and he will be sitting in the opposite dugout at Turf Moor on Friday night.

Could the Belgian be the ultimate partypooper to spoil the Treble winners' glorious return to Premier League action?

I wouldn't count on it.

Last season, all three newly promoted teams stayed up in the Premier League for only fourth time - but how will Burnley, Luton Town and Sheffield United fare this time around?

Burnley fan Natalie Bromley, Luton Town supporter Kunal Mistry and Sheffield United podcaster Josh Chapman join The Football News Show to share their views.

Who predicts their team will go straight back down to the Championship?

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Ahead of the 2023/24 season, we asked our Premier League fan community for their thoughts on the upcoming campaign ...

Joe Redmond, Turfcast

I always start with "I think Burnley will surprise a few people" - but everyone seems to have us finishing about 11th-15th, which is where I think we'll end up.

Steven McInerney, Esteemed Kompany

Given what City fans have been lucky enough to witness under Pep Guardiola, it is hard not to predict another Premier League title. So first it is!

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

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It is difficult to see beyond Manchester City winning a sixth title in seven seasons as they follow up their Treble-winning feats that saw the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champions League come to Etihad Stadium.

The big match influence of Ilkay Gundogan may have gone, along with the match-winning verve of Riyad Mahrez, but a squad of frightening strength remains with the addition of Mateo Kovacic, who will add experience and quality in midfield, and young defender Josko Gvardiol, who sound judges tip for future greatness.

Throw in the phenomenon that is Erling Haaland and the enduring genius of Kevin de Bruyne, allied to so many others, and it is same again for me this season.

Last season: 1st

Predicted 2023-24 position: 1st

Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport at Turf Moor

It's a rotten old climb up to the top here but at least we get to see these views from the press box.

For a few months at least. Wait until winter kicks in.

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Burnley face the "best challenge" they could ask for when they come up against Treble winners Manchester City, says manager Vincent Kompany.

The Belgian led Burnley to a 101 points tally to finish as champions and he said: "We play against such a good opponent and team filled with players and people I know.

"It is probably the best challenge you could have or ask for. I want the team to embrace this game. Hopefully the fans can do the same."

Kompany spent 11 seasons at City, captaining the side and winning four Premier League titles, two FA Cups and four League Cups.

"It has been an awkward month with congratulations flying back and forth between a lot of the people I know," said Kompany.

"They won the league, then FA Cup, then Champions League. They are people I have worked and lived with many years of my life. The contact will always be there.

"Now we have to put everything behind us and go toe to toe. We will try to do the best we can."