Man City vs Burnley – Premier League: Live score, team news and updates as the hosts look to retake second from Arsenal and updates from Tottenham vs Brentford

Burnley try to mount an attack down the right as Berge presses well to win possesion back high up the pitch. Unfortunately he gives away a free kick in doing so.

City continue to exert control and Burnley are clearing long as quickly as possible at every occasion. A free kick gives De Bruyne a chance at goal but Brownhill deflects the effort behind for a corner that comes to nothing.

City dominate the first few passages as expected and a switch of play sees De Bruyne put a cross up to the back-post that Trafford spills before regathering.

We’re underway in London as well with Spurs hosting Brentford. We will bring you key updates from the Tottenham stadium.

We are underway at the Etihad as City seek a valuable victory in their race for the Premier League title.

The Etihad is putting on an impressive light display ahead of kick off and we are just moments away from kick off as City host Burnley in this midweek Premier League fixture.

We will be keeping you updated with the big moments from Spurs v Brentford as well.

The City star hasn’t been in a matchday squad since the start of December and you can see how much it means to him to be back out on the pitch.

The 23-year-old was getting bored during his rehab from injury and it’s great to see him smiling during the warm-ups at the Etihad – perhaps not so great if you’re and Arsenal or Liverpool fan though.

It’s not been the season many of us expected for last season’s Championship victors and bar and unfortunately for their supporters, relegation is the current favoured prediction.

Burnley have 12 points from 21 matches and have won just three games in the league this season. Currently they are seven-points from safety after Luton climbed out the drop zone last night.

The Clarets have NEVER won at the Etihad, what a time it would be for them to do so tonight!

You have to go all the way back to the opening game of the season for a repeat of tonight’s fixture when the reigning Premier League champions travelled to Turf Moor to get the new campaign underway.

City eased to victory that night with a 3-0 victory courtesy of two goals from Erling Haaland and a solo strike from Rodri.

That night also saw Kevin de Bruyne pick up an injury that would keep him sidelined until January. It would be a disaster for Pep Guardiola if the Belgian was to get injured again.

Three points and a goal to boot would be the perfect birthday present for City striker Julian Alvarez tonight as he celebrates turning 24 tonight.

Ironically tonight is also likely to bring an end to his run of starts in the Premier League now Haaland is back fit so it’s probably a bittersweet moment for the Argentinian.

The Norwegian superstar is in the building and will be taking to the pitch shortly for the pre-match warm-ups at the Etihad.

Just look how happy Haaland is to be back!

The Norwegian has missed FIVE Premier League fixtures with a recent stress injury but is back in the team tonight and expected to make an appearance from the bench.

He was the club’s top scorer last season on their way to winning the Treble and has been a huge miss over the festive period as City dropped points in the title race.

A goal-hungry Haaland against a Burnley side he has scored five times against in two appearances isn’t good news for Clarets supporters.

Ivan Toney has been linked with a move to Arsenal during the transfer window, tonight he can do the Gunners a huge favour in the Premier League title race by scoring against Spurs.

The Bees have strengthened with Sergio Reguilon but he won’t feature tonight due to Spurs being the Spaniard’s parent club.

It’s probably the strongest Tottenham line-up possible with the exception of Son who is still away at the Asia Cup with South Korea.

James Maddison will provide the creativity in behind a front three of Dejan Kulusevski, Richarlison and Timo Werner who continues his starting role in the team since joining earlier this month.

Here’s how Burnley shape up for tonight’s game against the reigining Premier League champions.

Clarets boss Vincent Kompany makes just one change from his side that drew against Luton last time out as Josh Cullen drops to the bench.

Kevin de Bruyne starts for Man City, while Julian Alvarez leads the line and Erling Haaland returns to the bench following injury.

Along with key coverage updates of Man City’s clash against Brentford, we will also be keeping you in the know with any big moments from the capital as Spurs and Brentford meet in an entertaining Premier League tie.

Team news from both matches will be with you shortly.

Victory tonight would be huge for City and move them to within two-points of Premier League leaders Liverpool.

An unimaginable defeat against a Burnley side second-bottom of the division would be disaster and keep them behind both Liverpool and Arsenal.

Pep Guardiola’s side usually come into their own during the second half of the season and it would be no surprise to see a big scoreline at the Etihad tonight.

Hello, good evening, and thank you for joining us for tonight’s coverage of Man City’s Premier League clash against Burnley.

Kick off is at 7.30pm and we have plenty to cover before then.