Manchester United vs Burnley game, where Manchester united will be looking to extend their winning form when they welcome relegation-threatened Burnley in the English Premier League encounter on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Erik Ten Hag’s charges will be looking to revive their hopes of playing European football next season and give their fans something to smile about after a series of below-average performances.
Manchester United players raised their fans’ hopes after beating bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United 4-2 last in their midweek clash.
The Blades went ahead in the game twice, but the Red Devils fought back to claim all three points with the comeback spearheaded by skipper Bruno Fernandes.
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United’s playmaker bagged a double against Sheffield United, with Harry Maguire and Rasmus Hojlund also getting on the scoresheet.
The Red Devils are keeping pressure on the top four places but need a major slip-up from Aston Villa and Tottenham to end the season in those precious spots.
Ten Hag boys currently sit sixth on the EPL log with 53 points, seven points behind fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspurs.
On the other hand, Vincent Kompany’s side will be fighting for its place in the English Premier League next season when they travel to Old Trafford. Burnley will dare to dream and imitate Coventry City’s performance against the Red Devils in the FA Semi-Final where they unfortunately left in a penalty shootout.
Burnley gave their Premier League survival hopes a boost with a 4-1 win at Sheffield United last weekend but are still three points from safety.
Kompany will be keen to guide his side to a famous victory at Old Trafford on Saturday and push his side to 26 points.
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Time and Venue
Manchester United will welcome Burnley at Old Trafford on Saturday, April 27, 2024, where the match will start at 5:00 pm.
Manchester United vs Burney Team News
Manchester United will welcome the Clarets amid their defensive line injury crisis. Raphaël Varane (Muscle injury), Tyrell Malacia (Knee injury), Luke Shaw (Muscle injury), Jonny Evans (Muscle injury), Victor Lindelöf (Hamstring injury) and Lisandro Martínez (Calf strain) are unavailable for Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.
Casemiro is expected to start at the back again with Harry Maguire in the Burnley encounter.
Marcus Rashford, who limped off during Coventry’s FA match and missed the Sheffield midweek game is also a doubt for Ten Hag’s side.
However, he announced that Mason Mount could make a return to the matchday squad. That would provide a boost for the manager’s options ahead of the game with the Clarets, as Casemiro’s adopted role means numbers are also reduced in midfield.
Mount last appeared in a short cameo at the end of our 2-2 draw with Bournemouth and has since been sidelined for the Reds’ previous two games.
However, Burnley manager Vincent Kompany must choose from a squad with some fitness concerns. Jordan Beyer (Hamstring injury) and Luca Koleosho (Knee injury) are names that will not be on the team sheet.
Aaron Ramsey, Nathan Redmond and Ameen Al-Dakhil are also still out.
Lyle Foster was substituted with a knock last time out, but he is not likely to miss out this weekend.
However, the injury situation is not dire compared to Manchester United which may tempt Kompany to field the same starting 11 that triumphed over Sheffield United.
Manchester United vs Burnley Possible Lineups
Manchester United: Onana; Dalot, Casimero, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka; McTominay, Fernandes, Mainoo; Diallo, Garnacho, Hojlund.
Burnley: Muric; O’Shea, Taylor, Assignon, Esteve; Berge, Vitinho, Cullen, Bruun Larsen; Fofana, Odobert.
Manchester United vs Burnley Current Forms
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Manchester united vs Burnley Head-to-Head
The previous league game between these clubs was Premier League match day 6 on 23/09/2023 and it ended with Burnley scoring 0 and Manchester United 1.
Manchester United have a good historical record against Burnley and have won 67 out of the 136 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Burnley’s 45 victories.
Ten Hag’s Charges have lost only one of their last 16 matches against Burnley in the Premier League and have scored three goals in each of their four victories at home against them in the competition.
Manchester united vs Burnley Predictions
The game is expected to be a mouthwatering clash with both teams gunning to get maximum points. Manchester United will be looking to make the Theatre of Dreams roar again after Wednesday’s win against Sheffield.
But Kompany’s side will not be a pushover as Burnley is well aware that any slip could land them back deep into the relegation zone.
With all at stake, the fans should expect a thrilling encounter between Manchester United and Burnley.
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