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Vincent Kompany returns to Etihad as Burnley face Manchester City

Betting experts select Bet Builder pick boosted to 28/1

Vincent Kompany is set to return to Etihad Stadium this week as he leads his Burnley side against Manchester City. SunSport's betting experts, in partnership with Paddy Power, have chosen their Bet Builder pick for the game, which the bookmaker has boosted to 28/1.

The selection includes Man City -2, Kevin de Bruyne with 2+ shots on target, and Sander Berge committing 3+ fouls during the match.

Manchester City is the clear favorite in this contest, having scored 15 goals in their last five home games. Burnley, on the other hand, has conceded three goals in their away matches against Everton, Aston Villa, and Arsenal in recent months.

Kevin de Bruyne is expected to make a strong impact under Pep Guardiola, especially after his goal in the recent win against Newcastle. Meanwhile, Sander Berge has returned from suspension and has already committed 23 fouls, earning four yellow cards, in the league this season.

The normal price for this selection is 23/1, but Paddy Power has boosted the odds to an attractive 28/1.

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