Burnley vs Manchester City LIVE commentary: Treble winners set for thrilling Premier League opener – kick-off time, team news and how to follow
Treble winners Manchester City take on newly promoted Burnley in the opening game of the new Premier League season on Friday.
Man City dominated in all competitions last campaign, winning the league, FA Cup and Champions League title.
Pep Guardiola has since lost his captain Ilkay Gundogan but has added some new faces to his side in Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol.
The Citizens’ got their season underway with the Community Shield but were beaten by likely title rivals Arsenal at Wembley.
This could encourage Vincent Kompany’s Clarets who will be heading into the toughest possible start with hopes of pulling off a shock.
Man City legend Kompany led Burnley to the Championship title and will now take to the dugout in the Premier League against his former boss.
This Premier League clash will take place on Friday, August 11.
Kick-off at Turf Moor is scheduled for 8pm.
talkSPORT will have exclusive live coverage of the game presented by Adrian Durham.
Commentary will come from Jim Proudfoot and former Republic of Ireland midfielder Andy Townsend.
talkSPORT.com will also be running a live blog to cover all the action as well.
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The hosts have welcomed Wout Weghorst back into their squad after the striker spent last season on loan at Manchester United.
He could lead the line with Anass Zaroury and one of their new arrivals Nathan Redmond, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Zeki Amdouni or Luca Koleosho flanking him.
Man City academy graduate James Trafford may make his competitive debut for the Clarets in goal.
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