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Scott Parker says prospect of Burnley relegation has weighed heavily for months

Burnley could see their relegation from the Premier League confirmed after Wednesday night’s clash against title-chasing Manchester City, but manager Scott Parker admits the prospect has been weighing heavily for months.

All eyes will turn to Turf Moor for a game that could see City replace Arsenal at the top of the table, but the stakes are just as high for the Clarets.

Defeat against Pep Guardiola’s powerhouses would guarantee a return to the Championship, a year on from their 100-point promotion in Parker’s first season.

Chris Wilson22 April 2026 19:22

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Chris Wilson22 April 2026 19:16

Why Bernardo Silva deserves to be player of the year after last dance at Man City

Rayan Cherki had added a goal in the biggest game of the Premier League season to a pair of assists at Stamford Bridge last week. The maverick with the magical touch has shown a productivity. He has a showman’s trickery but he has also made the second most goals in the top flight. He can be framed as the difference-maker, in part because, in a division dominated by set-pieces, few have his creativity in open play, or his joie de vivre.

And yet when Pep Guardiola was asked if his bargain of a signing should be named player of the year, he scoffed. “Come, come,” he said. “He’s so young.” If Guardiola had a vote, either for the PFA or Football Writers’ Association awards, it is safe to say it would be cast for Bernardo Silva. Not just this season, either, as Silva is his man for all seasons. He is his favourite.

Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal underlined why. It had a certain similarity with what may prove the other most significant result of their Premier League campaign. When they beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield, Silva was the best player on the pitch. Ten weeks later, some 30 miles further east, the scoreline was the same. So, too, was the significance of Silva.

Richard Jolly22 April 2026 19:10

Team news

Pep Guardiola has made just one change to the side that beat Arsenal at the weekend, with Rayan Ait-Nouri replacing the injured Rodri. The Algerian comes in at left-back, while Nico O’Reilly moves into midfield.

Chris Wilson22 April 2026 18:55

Burnley line-up

Burnley XI: Walker, Esteve, Ekdal, Humphreys, Hartman, Tchaouna, Ward-Prowse, Laurent, Anthony, Flemming.

Subs: Weiss, Worral, Ugochukwu, Foster, Edwards, Luis, Pires, Broja, Tresor.

Chris Wilson22 April 2026 18:50

Team news

The line-ups for both sides should be released in the next five minutes, so here’s a reminder of the early team news...

Josh Cullen and Connor Roberts remain absent for Burnley due to knee and calf injuries respectively, with Parker hopeful of retaining his side who faced Forest on Sunday.

Man City’s star midfielder Rodri limped off in the closing stages of the win against Arsenal on Sunday with a groin injury and, if not match-fit, Nico Gonzalez could deputise. Otherwise, Pep Guardiola is likely to continue with an in-form starting XI.

Chris Wilson22 April 2026 18:40