What to expect from Pep at 12:30pm
Pep Guardiola is set to brief the media at 12:30pm ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Burnley. He’ll provide early team news and the latest on injuries, including Erling Haaland, who came off late at Arsenal with back pain. Follow the live blog for quotes as they happen and clarity on squad availability.
Form guide and Walker’s Etihad return
City arrive off a routine 2:0 Carabao Cup win over Huddersfield, extending their post-September international break unbeaten run to four matches. Saturday also marks Kyle Walker’s first visit back to the Etihad since his summer exit. City have won their last nine home meetings with Burnley by an aggregate 38:2 and have not lost at home to the Clarets since 1963.
Match context and coverage
With momentum building and a historically lopsided home record, City target another three points. Team news, likely rotations, and Haaland’s status will shape the narrative. Stay tuned to the live blog for minute-by-minute updates from Guardiola’s press conference.
