Burnley vs Manchester United; Premier League
Burnley vs Manchester United. Premier League.
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Burnley vs Man Utd preview
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Monday 30 December 2019 11:57, UK
Team news, stats and prediction ahead of Burnley vs Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday (kick-off 7.45pm).
Team news
Burnley forward Ashley Barnes is set to return to the starting line-up at home to Manchester United after being rested for the defeat at Everton.
Midfielder Jeff Hendrick is back after missing that match through suspension, although Johan Berg Gudmundsson's first appearance since early October after coming on as a substitute gives Sean Dyche more options.
Winger Aaron Lennon could return after illness while Matej Vydra is back in the squad having been given time off following the birth of his baby on Christmas Eve.
Scott McTominay looks set to miss Manchester United's trip to Turf Moor. The Scotland midfielder was replaced by Paul Pogba at half-time against Newcastle on Boxing Day with what manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suspects is knee ligament damage. McTominay was seen leaving Old Trafford on crutches.
Axel Tuanzebe missed Thursday's match through injury, while Marcos Rojo, Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Eric Bailly are long-term absentees. Nemanja Matic and Diogo Dalot are among those pushing to be included in the squad for Burnley.
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Opta stats
- Since winning their first ever Premier League meeting with Man Utd in August 2009, Burnley are winless in their subsequent nine against them in the competition (D4 L5).
- Manchester United have conceded just one goal in their five Premier League away games against Burnley, keeping a clean sheet in each of the last four and winning the last three.
- Burnley haven't lost their last league game in a calendar year since 2012 (0-1 vs Leicester in the Championship), winning three and drawing three since.
- Manchester United haven't lost their last league game in a calendar year since 2011 (2-3 vs Blackburn Rovers), winning four and drawing three since.
- None of Burnley's last 16 Premier League home games have finished level, with the Clarets winning eight and losing eight at Turf Moor. No other side is a longer run without a draw at home in the competition
Charlie's prediction
This is another intriguing game. Manchester United destroyed Newcastle, but Newcastle gave them a Christmas gift. They were under pressure to deliver results and they got a gift from Newcastle. They will not get this at Burnley.
Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes will be targeting the centre-backs, who will know they are in for a battle. Scott McTominay is injured again, so who will be holding? Could he play Paul Pogba in that role with Fred? I wouldn't personally.
Burnley want to get physical so they may struggle. Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood are goal getters and are in form, so why not play them together? All three may not play exceptionally all of the time, but two out of the three may turn up. I don't see United nicking it but I think they will get a draw.
CHARLIE PREDICTS: 1-1 (11/2 with Sky Bet)
