Burnley have picked up only two points in 11 league games
United have lost only two of their last 14 fixtures
Recommended bet: Manchester United to win & both teams to score
Manchester United’s post-Ruben Amorim era starts with a visit to relegation-threatened Burnley under the guidance of interim manager Darren Fletcher, and claiming victory is the only thing that will matter to the Red Devils.
Amorim’s 14-month tenure came to an end on Monday as a result of ongoing frustrations at Old Trafford, although sitting sixth means things are still far rosier this season than they were in the previous campaign for United.
Africa Cup of Nations absentees and key injuries have stalled United somewhat but their issues are a far cry from the troubles at Burnley, who are winless in 11.
Relegation is looking more likely by the week for the injury-hit Clarets and Scott Parker may struggle to rally his troops with the visitors desperate to hit the ground running under former player Fletcher.
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Team news
Burnley are in the midst of an injury crisis and Josh Cullen, Zeki Amdouni, Connor Roberts, Joe Worrall, Zian Flemming and Jordan Beyer have all been ruled out.
Maxime Esteve could return at centre-back but Axel Tuanzebe, Hannibal Mejbri and Lyle Foster have been away at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui all remain at the Africa Cup of Nations for Manchester United while Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire are sidelined through injury.
However, there is some hope that captain Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount could be available to play some part at Turf Moor.
The stats
Burnley have failed to win any of their last 11 Premier League games, enduring defeat nine times in that period.
Manchester United have lost just two of their last 36 Premier League matches against sides starting the day in the relegation zone.
The Red Devils have lost only two of their last 14 matches and are unbeaten in eight meetings with Burnley.
Both teams have scored in 11 of United’s last 13 matches and they have conceded in their last 15 away league fixtures.
The Clarets have scored in five of their last eight Premier League defeats.
Prediction
Manchester United have drawn their last two league games 1-1 against Wolves and Leeds and that played a part in calling time on Amorim’s services.
Fletcher has been asked to step in as interim boss and, likely to revert back to basics, he can inspire United to the maximum points that they crave.
There were signs that the Red Devils were starting to make progress under Amorim and, even accounting for high-profile absentees, they should have too much quality for an injury-hit Burnley.
The Clarets are winless in 11, having suffered nine defeats, but United have conceded in their last 15 Premier League away games and are unlikely to make things easy for themselves.
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