Burnley predicted XI to face Man City as ex-Chelsea man tipped to return

Scott Parker will be desperately searching for answers when he assembles his Burnley side for tonight’s daunting challenge against Manchester City.

After throwing away a one-goal lead to lose 4-1 at Nottingham Forest on Sunday, you’d expect the Clarets boss to make changes.

While Burnley are likely to be on the back foot against Pep Guardiola’s title challengers, they know they simply must win to keep their fading survival hopes alive.

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The likes of Bashir Humphreys, Josh Laurent and Lyle Foster will be looking to return to the starting XI, while a handful of others could be dropped following poor displays at the City Ground at the weekend.

With that in mind, here’s how we think the Clarets will line up:

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