Burnley vs Manchester City - Defour and Tarkowski to miss City clash

Burnley are without key pair Steven Defour and James Tarkowski for Saturday’s visit of Premier League leaders Manchester City.

The Clarets learned this week midfielder Defour needs potentially season-ending knee surgery while defender Tarkowski is still troubled by a groin injury.

Strikers Chris Wood and Jon Walters, midfielder Dean Marney and defender Stephen Ward also remain on the sidelines.

Manchester City playmaker David Silva is doubtful for the Premier League leaders due to a hip injury.

Defender John Stones could be back in contention after missing the midweek victory over West Brom through illness.

Striker Gabriel Jesus (knee), winger Leroy Sane (ankle), midfielder Phil Foden (ankle) and left-backs Benjamin Mendy and Fabian Delph (both knee) remain on the sidelines.