Premier League: Manchester United vs Burnley Live
Preview: Manchester United vs Burnley
Manchester United vs Burnley is set to take place at Old Trafford on Saturday at 2:00pm as the hosts seek to continue their quest for a top four finish to the season. The Red Devils moved back to sixth place in the standings after a 4-2 victory over Sheffield United, who are at the bottom of the table. Burnley, who are in 19th place, also played against Sheffield United recently and won 4-1 at Bramall Lane.
Manager Erik ten Hag commended the determination of his Man United team as they overcame deficits twice to defeat Sheffield United 4-2 on Wednesday. The victory was significant for the Red Devils as they aimed to move past their FA Cup semi-final disappointment, and it also halted a four-game winless streak in the Premier League (with three draws and one loss), putting them back in the top-six position.
Their next challenge will be against Burnley, a team fighting relegation, as United seek to extend their impressive 13-game winning streak against newly-promoted opponents. Despite their improved performance at Old Trafford since late December (with five wins, two draws, and one loss), the team has a tendency to concede the first goal in home matches, having done so in ten out of their 16 league games this season – a record only surpassed by Luton and Sheffield United.
Burnley are approaching their upcoming match with confidence, as manager Vincent Kompany has instilled a fearless attitude in his team. They have seen a significant improvement in their performance recently, with just one loss in their last seven Premier League games. This has put them within three points of safety and a chance to stay in the top flight. Despite a recent away win against Sheffield United, Burnley faces a tough challenge at Old Trafford, where they have struggled historically. Winning just once at this venue since 1962 and only two out of the last 35 head-to-head matches, Burnley will need a major upset to continue their positive momentum.
Head-to-head
Manchester United will look to their history as they prepare for this match. They have won five and drawn one of their last six encounters with Clarets. The Red Devils secured a close 1-0 win in their most recent meeting at Turf Moor in September of last year.
Prediction
It is difficult to forecast this match because Burnley is currently not losing many games and is putting up a strong fight. The outcome will depend on which version of Manchester United shows up, but we anticipate a close victory for the Red Devils. They possess the necessary skill to defeat Kompany’s team in the upcoming weekend.
