Scott Parker’s men approach the match in an extremely difficult position. A 2-0 defeat by Brighton in the last round extended Burnley’s unbeaten run in the Premier League to 11 matches. During this period, the “burgundy” suffered nine defeats, and their tournament situation is becoming more and more alarming – only 12 points after 20 rounds and the 19th place in the table.

Home form isn’t encouraging fans at Turf Moor either, with just one point scored in their last six league games at home. In addition, Burnley is seriously suffering from personnel problems – immediately a number of key players are out of the game due to injuries or participation in the African Cup of Nations. However, the hosts are hoping for the possible return of Maxim Esteve and the creativity of Jadon Anthony, who has already scored four goals this season.

For Manchester United, this departure will be the beginning of a new page. After the resignation of Ruben Amorim, the team was temporarily led by Darren Fletcher, and it is at Turf Moor that he will make his debut as a head coach. Despite the turbulence, the Red Devils remain sixth in the table, just three points behind the Champions League zone, so the season can still be brought to a successful conclusion.

Fletcher is expected to immediately change the tactical pattern, returning to a 4-2-3-1 formation. In the composition of the guests, the return of Bruno Fernandes after an injury is possible, as well as a bet on the good form of Mateusz Cunha, who scored three goals in the last five matches of the EPL. At the same time, the problems in defense have not disappeared anywhere – Manchester United have only two “dry” matches in the championship, although the statistics against teams from the relegation zone usually work in favor of the Mancunians, if it is not Wolverhampton.