"Getting their Champions League campaign underway with an eye-catching 2-0 win against Italian icons Napoli, the former Barcelona boss should be smelling a golden opportunity here. Dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine title charge this time around, City's record-breaking talisman will also look to extend on his remarkable start to proceedings. Finding the net against Arsenal last weekend, Erling Haaland has remarkably notched 13 goals for club and country so far this season."
"Although Burnley might have secured an essential 2-0 victory at home against fellow Premier League returners Sunderland on August 23rd, Scott Parker's men have an almighty battle on their hands this season. Shockingly watching their respective EFL Cup adventure come to an end on Tuesday night as they fellow to a 2-1 loss against League One outfit Cardiff, the former Fulham boss finds his squad pencilled in as the standout relegation contender this season."
Manchester City play Burnley on Saturday, returning focus to Premier League duties after EFL Cup ties. City drew 1-1 at Arsenal last weekend but beat Huddersfield 2-0 in the EFL Cup and opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win against Napoli. Erling Haaland has scored 13 goals for club and country this season. Burnley beat Sunderland 2-0 on August 23 but exited the EFL Cup with a 2-1 loss to Cardiff and suffered a last-gasp 3-2 defeat at Manchester United. Scott Parker's squad is widely viewed as one of the leading relegation contenders.
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