This might not be pretty.
Whom:
Burnley vs. Manchester City
What:
Carabao Cup, fourth round (round of 16)
Where:
Turf Moor
When:
1:00 PM American Central Daylight Time
How to Watch:
Looks like we, Stateside, need a VPN to make it appear you’re in England, and then I think you have to pay for the stream. You do you, friends.
What’s at Stake:
The Carabao/EFL/League Cup does come with a Europa League bid, but this is just to get to the quarterfinals. Long way from a realistic Europa League shot.
The Odds:
I’m seeing Burnley at +500 to advance, compared to -900 for Man City, so somewhere around a 15% chance Burnley advances, according to the market.
The Opponent:
Man City. They’re very good. Have won the League Cup three straight years. Sounds like they might be playing a lot of reserves but that shouldn’t make it all that easier for our lads.
Transfer Window News:
Sounds like James Tarkowski’s staying put. Burnley upped the price too high for Leicester (peasants).
Other News:
Tarkowski and Ashley Barnes are both back from injury today, so that’s a start!
Bertie News:
Nothing right now. I wonder if Bertie likes water buffaloes.
