Burnley vs Manchester City: Liverpool fan Sean Dyche can continue the Clarets’ stunning record of beating reigning Premier League champions every season

Burnley vs Manchester City: Liverpool fan Sean Dyche can continue the Clarets’ stunning record of beating reigning Premier League champions every season
Following Manchester United’s failure to do Liverpool a favour by taking points off Manchester City, Burnley are now the Reds’ next hope.City tightened their grip on the Premier League title race with a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford on Wednesday, putting them one point ahead of the Reds with both sides having three games left this season.6

City cleared a massive hurdle in their pursuit for the title

The reigning champions have the edge but will go into their remaining games knowing that Liverpool will be ready to pounce on any slip-ups they make.By the time City play next on Sunday, it’s likely that they’ll be second again as Liverpool play already relegated Huddersfield at Anfield on Friday night.The Citizens have a much tougher game as they face Burnley at Turf Moor.Burnley were actually one of the few teams to take points off City last season with a 1-1 draw at home to Pep Guardiola’s men in February 2018, although City still won the title at a canter. Liverpool fans might take heart from the fact Clarets boss Sean Dyche actually grew up a Reds supporter, naming Kenny Dalglish as his favourite player.In the lead up to Burnley’s trip to Anfield in March, Dyche said: “I was a 70s child so everyone was a Liverpool fan but I lived in Kettering so I couldn’t get up there all the time, I was a distant Liverpool fan.“My first recollection of them was at seven years old, then at about eight or nine when you start zooming in on what it’s really about.“You start getting your favourite players, mine was King Kenny – as a kid why wouldn’t he be your favourite player?6

Can Dyche help his boyhood club out on Sunday?

“[Graeme] Souness as well, and Ray Clemence who I’ve met many times, what a fantastic player, no airs and graces.“That whole Liverpool thing was quite a powerful thing in the 70s.”

LIVE ON talkSPORT

talkSPORT is your home of live football! Here's what's coming up on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2...

• Sheffield United vs Ipswich (Saturday, 5:15pm) talkSPORT 2
• Brighton vs Newcastle (Saturday, 5:30pm) talkSPORT
• Norwich vs Blackburn (Saturday, 7:30pm) talkSPORT 2
• Leeds United vs Aston Villa (Sunday, 12pm) talkSPORT 2
• Coventry vs Shrewsbury (Sunday, 3pm) talkSPORT 2

However, this crazy stat suggests Dyche and Burnley could do Liverpool a favour.The Clarets have been in the Premier League for four seasons and every time they’ve beaten the reigning champions from the previous campaign.

Burnley 1-0 Manchester United (August 2009)

Burnley’s first home game since they made their return to the top flight of English football following a 33-year absence came in excellent fashion against Manchester United.United had actually won the league the previous three years but could do nothing about Robbie Blake’s beautifully struck volley on a memorable night at Turf Moor.6

Blake celebrates his winner against United

However, that was about as good as it got for the Clarets as they went straight back down to the Championship in a campaign that also saw former manager Owen Coyle leave mid-season for Lancashire rivals Bolton.

Burnley 1-0 Manchester City (March 2015)

But Burnley got back into the big league for the 2014/15 campaign and inflicted a 1-0 defeat on United’s rivals Manchester City, who won the 2013/14 Premier League title.George Boyd’s crisp strike secured the win for Dyche’s men, however, Burnley were unable to avoid relegation, finishing 19th that season.6

Boyd inflicted a surprise defeat on Manchester City

Burnley 1-0 Leicester City (January 2017)

They went straight back up though and yes, they beat the champions from the previous season, which was Leicester.Burnley left this one very late, with Sam Vokes scoring in the 87th minute but the Clarets managed to stay up this time.6

Vokes turns away to celebrate his winner against Leicester

Chelsea 2-3 Burnley (August 2017)

The following season, Burnley started off with a bang by beating reigning champions Chelsea on their home turf.Burnley actually raced to a 3-0 lead at Stamford Bridge thanks to a Vokes brace and Stephen Ward’s lovely finish.Alvaro Morata and David Luiz pulled goals back in the second-half but the points belonged to Burnley.6

Burnley caused a huge shock by beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

And if Burnley were to make it five wins against reigning champions, this would be their most significant one yet – especially as they lost 5-0 in October.

---

The report goes on to state that Juventus is expected to sport the Palace x adidas Originals kits for the 2019/20 season with a shirts inspired by the kits worn by Inter and Juventus in the
Juventus unveil 2019/20 home kit - Juventus.com

---

Manchester United are reportedly interested in Odisseas Vlachodimos as a possible replacement for David De Gea. Speculation continues to surround the Spain goalkeeper's future as Old Trafford
Barcelona 3 Manchester United 0 (4-0 agg): Messi magic and De

---

All Sport News (sunday_sunday) on Pinterest

---

In an exclusive Q&A, Ander Herrera thanks the Manchester United faithful for all their loyal support during his five years at the club. Ander Herrera thanks Man Utd fans in farewell interview
Manchester United told they should have kept midfielder after

---

Jack Andrew Garry Wilshere (/ ˈ w ɪ l ʃ ər /; born 1 January 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club West Ham United and the English national team. Wilshere came up through Arsenal's youth academy and impressed from an early age. He made his first-team debut in 2008, becoming Arsenal's
West Ham star Jack Wilshere set for four weeks out with ankle

---

NEYMAR has escaped with just a three-game ban for striking a Rennes fan following Paris Saint-Germain's shock French Cup final defeat last month. Neymar has been handed a lenient punishment
Neymar Given 3-Match Ban for Hitting Fan After PSG's Coupe de

---

United were keen on Mauricio Pochettino before selecting Mourinho in 2016 and the Tottenham boss would be a fair target come next summer. But an immediate change in boss could rule out the
Man Utd News: Mauricio Pochettino wanted to replace Jose

---

About our West Ham United news NewsNow aims to be the world's most accurate and comprehensive West Ham United news aggregator, bringing you the latest Hammers headlines from the best West Ham sites and other key regional and national news sources.

---

West Ham target Maxi Gomez is nicknamed 'The Bull' for his powerful style of play that sees defenders bounce off him Credit: Getty - Contributor. Gomez is a 22-year-old striker who might have
Who is Pablo Fornals? West Ham transfer target and Villarreal

---

Games are coming thick and fast, as the deadline for Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 29, which is just three days away. So, let's look ahead to what's in store for us this weekend. Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 29 Tips. With most teams having to play three games in a week, there's bound to be some knocks and niggles we don't know about.

---

Benjamin Mendy should cut back on social media, says former Manchester City captain Richard Dunne Former Manchester City captain Richard Dunne believes Benjamin Mendy should spend less time on social media. Knee injuries have restricted the Frenchman to just 20 appearances since joining City in a.. talkSPORT - Published on March 13, 2019
Manchester City news: Pep Guardiola wants Benjamin Mendy to

---