Manchester United are back in Premier League business on Saturday, August 30, as they host Burnley at Old Trafford. Manager Ruben Amorim is already being scrutinized after a poor beginning to the campaign, and this match could prove to be the turning point in shifting the atmosphere. After a midweek Carabao Cup defeat to League Two outfit Grimsby Town, United require a robust reaction in front of their home faithful.
United Crying out for an Answer under Amorim
The Red Devils’ season started on a positive note in terms of performance, even if the defeat to Arsenal was narrow on the opening weekend. That showed that things were going forward, but the dull draw with Fulham set alarm bells ringing, and the Carabao Cup humiliation against Grimsby was a low point. Amorim conceded after the game that his players “failed to deliver,” saying that Saturday’s match had to be a new beginning.
For Burnley, this game is another test against high-flight opposition. Having been thrashed 3-0 by Tottenham on the first day, Scott Parker’s men bounced back in beating Sunderland in the league and Derby County in the Carabao Cup. A journey to Old Trafford is a much more challenging task, but given United’s vulnerable form, the Clarets might feel an upset.
Manchester United vs Burnley: Head-to-Head record
United’s form against Burnley is robust. They are unbeaten in their last 18 encounters with the team, winning 12 and drawing six. Burnley’s previous win against the Red Devils was in January 2020, when they shocked Old Trafford with a 2-0 victory. United have had the advantage since then, although a number of the games have been very close.
Manchester United vs Burnley: Probable lineups
Manchester United probable lineup: Bayindir; Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Dalot; Fernandes, Casemiro, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Burnley probable lineup: Dubravka; Walker, Ekdal, Esteve, Hartman; Ugochukwu, Cullen; Bruun Larsen, Hannibal, Anthony; Foster.
Players to Watchout for in Manchester United vs Burnley
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United): The captain is still at the heart of United’s ambitions. He delivered 38 goal involvements last term, and he is now on the verge of reaching 100 goals for the club. In a disjointed team, Fernandes is usually the man to turn it around.
Lyle Foster (Burnley): The South African forward has settled well into the Premier League challenge and will seek to expose a United rearguard that has looked suspect.
Match prognosis
This is a game United are supposed to win, but recent displays indicate that it won’t be easy. Burnley will be compact and tight, looking to rile the home team and catch them on the break. United might not care about style, but substance any win will assuage the growing discontent surrounding Amorim’s tenure.
A low-scoring, tight game is on the cards, considering that nine of the previous 12 encounters have had less than three goals. United will be looking to take all three points, even if it is in the most minimal manner possible.
The Predicted score line for the match between Manchester United and Burnely is 1-0 in the favour of Red Devils.
Where to Watch Manchester United vs Burnley ?
Fans across the globe can watch the action unfold live. Streaming and broadcast information is as follows:
- UK: Not live on TV. Highlights are on Sky Sports.
- USA: Live streaming on Peacock.
- Canada: Live streaming on fuboTV Canada.
- India: Live on JioHotstar and Star Sports Select channels.
- Australia: Live on Optus Sport.
The kick-off is at 3:00 PM BST (10:00 AM EDT, 7:00 AM PDT, 7:30 PM IST, 12:00 AM AEST).
