Burnley vs Manchester City - Bardsley back in contention as Burnley face City

Burnley defender Phil Bardsley is back in contention for Sunday’s home game against title-chasing Manchester City.

Right-back Bardsley has missed the last three matches due to a cut leg and could return to the squad, but striker Peter Crouch remains sidelined after a recent appendix operation.

Winger Aaron Lennon is working his way back after undergoing knee surgery just before Christmas and midfielder Steven Defour (calf) is still out.

Manchester City will check on midfielder Fernandinho ahead of the trip to Turf Moor.

The Brazilian was substituted with a knee injury in Wednesday’s victory at Manchester United.

Playmaker Kevin De Bruyne (hamstring) remains on the sidelines along with long-term casualty Claudio Bravo (Achilles).