Manchester City XI vs Burnley: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League game

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hopes to have Ederson back from illness in time to face Burnley on Saturday.

The Premier League leaders make the short trip to Turf Moor shortly after Liverpool’s game against Watford, meaning a win will likely be the only result to maintain the defending champions’ advantage at the top.

American goalkeeper Zack Steffen is primed to step in for Ederson if required, after the Brazilian withdrew from international duty last week due to a reported bout of gastroenteritis.

John Stones is another worry for City after he pulled out of England action, having felt a problem during the warm-up for the friendly with Switzerland. The issue subsequently kept the defender out of the win over Ivory Coast.

Ruben Dias (hamstring) will miss the clash while Cole Palmer is yet to return from a foot injury, although the young midfielder is said to be back in training.

Raheem Sterling started the FA Cup win over Southampton last time out and the winger’s form for club and country should earn him a first Premier League start in three games.

Predicted Man City XI: Ederson; Walker, Ake, Laporte, Cancelo; Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Mahrez, Foden, Sterling.

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