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Manchester United Vs Burnley Preview

Tournament: Premier League

Date: Saturday, 30 August

Kick-off time: 14:00 GMT

Venue: Old Trafford

The Red Devils welcome newly promoted side Burnley in round three action of the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday, looking to secure their first win of the season. After a surprising exit from the Carabao Cup against a fourth division side, Ruben Amorin and his men will look to bounce back. Now, let's take a closer look at the Manchester United Vs Burnley Preview. Manchester United have not made the best of starts in the league, having suffered a narrow loss against Arsenal in the opening weekend, followed by a 1-1 draw against Fulham. Both matches, they have showcased glimpses of their potential, but haven't been able to turn them into victories. They have already highlighted their intent by signing some of the best players in the league in the form of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, who were among the best performers last season. Hopefully, they can help their new side to a victory here.

Burnley, on the other hand, has also made a mixed start after opening their season with a defeat against Tottenham, followed by an impressive 2-0 win over Sunderland. The Clarets, after an outstanding last season in the Championship, were given a reality check on the opening weekend but bounced back much improved in the second match, where they were compact and also used the space well on counterattacks. This game will present them with another chance to test themselves against the best sides in the league.

Manchester United Team News

The Red Devils have two injury concerns in their squad as Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui are sidelined due to a cruciate ligament injury and a small knock, respectively. Also, this match presents a perfect chance for Benjamin Sesko to start here after making two substitute appearances in the league.

Burnley Team News

The Clarets are also dealing with several injury concerns at the moment, which have significantly played a part in their recent performances. The likes of Zeki Amdouni, Jordan Beyer, and Connor Roberts are sidelined for this clash. Also, there remain some possible doubts with the likes of Armando Broja, Axel Tuanzebe, and Bashir Humphreys recovering from either injury or illness.

Manchester United Vs Burnley Predicted Lineups

Let's take a look at the Manchester United vs Burnley predicted lineups. It will be interesting to see how both sides line up here.

Manchester United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Bayindir

Defenders: Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw

Midfielders: Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu

Attackers: Mbeumo, Cunha; Sesko

Burnley predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Dubravka

Defenders: Walker, Ekdal, Esteve, Hartman

Midfielders: Ugochukwu, Cullen

Attackers: Larsen, Mejbri, Anthony; Foster

Manchester United Vs Burnley H2H Record

These two sides have a rich history, having faced each other an astonishing 137 times before this clash. During this span, the Red Devils have been the dominating side, winning 67 matches, drawing 25, and losing 45 times. In the last five matches, Manchester United have registered three wins and drawn the other two.

Key players to watch in Manchester United Vs Burnley

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Bruno Fernandes has been the heart of everything the Red Devils have been doing in the past few seasons, whether it's creating chances, scoring goals, or leading from the front. This season, however, he has yet to spend his account after two matches despite dominating the charts with six chances created, attempting four shots, while also helping the team defensively. With the attacking reinforcement done this time, we expect him to notch more G/A contributions this season.

Jaidon Anthony (Burnley)

Jaidon Anthony has been one of the best players for Clarets in the opening matches, scoring one goal and assisting another in the starting two matches. It's not just the goals or assists he brings to the team, but it's his defensive work that has stood out, having covered a lot of distance while also making 11 ball recoveries, winning 11 of the duels he has attempted. He will again be crucial here with the home side often opening plenty of space at times.

Manchester United Vs Burnley Prediction

The Red Devils have not started the season as brightly as they would have hoped, but still, they can take a lot of credit for showing glimpses of what is about to come with a new frontline who have already showcased their potential for their previous teams. However, they have to be wary of the threat of Clarets, who have the quality in their squad to cause a surprise here. We expect Manchester United to secure a close victory here. Let's now take a look at the Manchester United vs Burnley prediction.

Predicted Score: Manchester United 2-1 Burnley

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