Burnley – Manchester United / Premier League – Two opponents from the top half of the table meet this Saturday’s game. Seventh-place Burnley currently has 16 points less than second-placed ManU. In addition, Burnley has recently conceded three defeats in a row, while United has brought three wins. The duel on Boxing Day ended at Old Trafford Stadium 2: 2.
Burnley
Burnley was on the verge of a big sensation and was 2-0 in the lead at halftime. However, United caught up in the 53rd minute and then scored a point in the 91st minute. Coach Dyche’s men then played 0-0 at Huddersfield, while at home defeating Liverpool and away at Crystal Palace. Also in the Etihad Stadium as part of the FA Cup they had no chance against Manchester City.
Burnley is still in seventh place in the Premier League, thanks to great matches in the first half of the season, three points more than eight-placed Leicester and seven points more than ninth-placed Everton. So today’s hosts are not particularly worried. But now is a pretty tough game on the program. United is playing better and better, with injured goalkeeper Heaton, defender Ward, midfielders Arfield and Brady and striker Wood still missing.
Manchester United
As already mentioned in the introduction, the guests from Manchester have recently taken three wins in a row. Two triumphs they achieved in the championship, against Everton and Stoke, while they could win once in the FA Cup, and against Derby County. However, coach Mourinho is especially pleased that his charges have not conceded a goal in their last four games. Most recently, Burnley scored a hit at Old Trafford Stadium.
The Red Devils were able to retain second place in the championship with two wins and currently have three points more than Liverpool and Chelsea. League leader City, on the other hand, has 12 points more. Of course they will be able to catch up in the remaining 15 rounds, especially since they also have appearances in the FA Cup and the Champions League. It should be noted that today’s duel stopper Bailly, midfielder Carrick and striker Ibrahimovic will miss. Midfielder Mkhitaryan is about to change the club.
1st TIP: Manchester United win @ 1.75
2nd TIP: DRAW @ 3.80
