HUELVA, SPAIN - JULY 28: Vincent Kompany, manager of Burnley speaks with Connor Roberts of Burnley FC during a Pre Season Friendly Match between Real Betis and Burnley FC at Estadio Nuevo Colombino on July 28, 2023 in Huelva, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)HUELVA, SPAIN - JULY 28: Vincent Kompany, manager of Burnley speaks with Connor Roberts of Burnley FC during a Pre Season Friendly Match between Real Betis and Burnley FC at Estadio Nuevo Colombino on July 28, 2023 in Huelva, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
HUELVA, SPAIN - JULY 28: Vincent Kompany, manager of Burnley speaks with Connor Roberts of Burnley FC during a Pre Season Friendly Match between Real Betis and Burnley FC at Estadio Nuevo Colombino on July 28, 2023 in Huelva, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Burnley predicted line-up vs Manchester City as summer signings in line for debuts - gallery

Burnley mark their return to the Premier League with a tasty opening day encounter against reigning champions Manchester City.

Vincent Kompany has confirmed Manuel Benson is struggling with a “niggle”, having not featured in pre-season, while Josh Cullen is also a doubt.

Darko Churlinov (health scare) and Michael Obafemi (hamstring) are also expected to be absent.

In total there are new players who could make their Burnley debut, including goalkeeper James Trafford who made the switch from Man City earlier this summer.

With all that in mind, here’s how the Clarets could line up this evening...

In total there are new players who could make their Burnley debut, including goalkeeper James Trafford who made the switch from Man City earlier this summer.