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Manchester United Face Burnley After Cup Shock

Manchester United return to Old Trafford with a point to prove as they face Burnley in the Premier League. Just days ago, Ruben Amorim’s side were humiliated by League Two outfit Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup, crashing out on penalties after a performance that underlined both fragility and uncertainty within the squad.

United trailed 2-0 at half-time at Blundell Park, forcing Amorim to call on senior figures Bruno Fernandes, Matthijs de Ligt and summer arrival Bryan Mbeumo. Even so, the Red Devils could not recover. Matheus Cunha missed a vital penalty and Mbeumo struck the crossbar with his second attempt in the shootout.

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Amorim’s Pre-Match Concerns

Ahead of the clash with Burnley, Amorim admitted the mental toll of the job since replacing Erik ten Hag in November. He confessed that “he had considered quitting his post several times” and added that “he sometimes loves his players, and sometimes hates them.”

The Portuguese coach faces tough decisions. Goalkeeper Andre Onana made his first start of the season against Grimsby but was culpable in an error-filled display. Altay Bayindir is expected to be restored between the posts. Patrick Dorgu and Manuel Ugarte were both substituted in midweek, leaving doubts over their inclusion against Scott Parker’s well-organised Burnley side.

Selection Headaches and Transfer Departures

Manchester United will be without Alejandro Garnacho, who is “undergoing a medical at Chelsea ahead of a £40million move.” Striker Rasmus Hojlund is also edging closer to a transfer to Napoli and is unlikely to feature. With Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez both sidelined through injury, Amorim’s options are narrowing.

Burnley, meanwhile, will sense opportunity. Parker’s Clarets have shown resilience in their early matches and will look to exploit any nervousness from United’s back line. For Amorim, victory feels essential to regain momentum and convince fans his project retains direction.

Predicted Line-Up and Key Details

Predicted Manchester United XI (3-4-2-1): Bayindir, Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw, Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.

Injured: Mazraoui, MartinezKick-off: 3pm BST, Saturday, August 30, 2025Venue: Old Trafford