What is the form of Manchester City as compared to Burton Albion?
On paper, the upcoming encounter easily earns the tag as a mismatch considering the form that Manchester City is in at the moment. After ending Liverpool's unbeaten run in the Premier League this season, the Citizens went ahead to hammer Rotherham United 7-0 in Monday's FA Cup Third Round clash.
Over the course of the last 10 matches, Pep Guardiola's side has managed seven wins and three losses. In its last five games across all competitions, the Etihad outfit has scored 15 goals and has conceded seven times.
Burton, who momentarily sit ninth in League One, approaches Wednesday's encounter on the back of a four-game unbeaten run. Nigel Clough's side has won two and drawn two in such games.
In the course of the last 10 matches in all competitions, the Pirelli Stadium outfit has equally won and drawn four games apiece.
Team News: Who is injured and/or suspended for Manchester City vs Burton Albion?
De Bruyne could yet again feature in the starting XI following return from injury. The Belgian starred against Rotherham United on Monday but was replaced midway through the proceeding.
Pep Guardiola is expected to make a few rotations but could feature Aymeric Laporte, Fernandinho and Bernardo Silva who were unused substitutes against Rotherham United. England international Fabian Delph is back in contention after his one-game suspension.
For Burton Albion, Stephen Quinn should be available despite harboring a minor groin problem. John Brayford, who was rested for the trip to Rochdale, could also return to the starting XI.
Marvin Sordell could be unavailable after picking up a knee problem in training.
Predicted starting XI for Manchester City vs Burton Albion
Manchester City: Muric; Danilo, Kompany, Laporte, Delph; Fernandinho, De Bruyne; Bernardo Silva, Foden, Mahrez; Gabriel Jesus
Burton Albion: Collins; Brayford, Buxton, Turner, Hutchinson; Fraser, Quinn, Allen, Myers-Harness, Akins; Boyce
Head-to-head record of Manchester City vs Burton Albion
The upcoming League Cup semi-final will be the very first-ever competitive encounter between Manchester City and Burton Albion.
Broadcast information for Manchester City vs Burton Albion
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In U.K, Manchester City vs Burton Albion will be aired live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, and SKY GO Extra. Audio streaming will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Manchester, and TalkSport Radio UK.
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In USA, Manchester City vs Burton Albion can be streamed live on the ESPN+ app.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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