Evening Standard
·27 avril 2024
Evening Standard
·27 avril 2024
Manchester United look to further strengthen their position in the Premier League’s top six as they host Burnley.
The Red Devils came from behind to beat Sheffield United at Old Trafford earlier this week to move three points clear of Newcastle, who lost to Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening.
While little about Erik ten Hag’s second season in charge would suggest his side will make it that straightforward, they are offered another favourable game this weekend as relegation-threatened Burnley came to the Theatre of Dreams.
Old Trafford in Manchester will host.
TV channel: The game will not be broadcast in the UK as it takes place during the Saturday blackout rule imposed across English football between 3pm and 5pm.
Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 5.15pm with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.20pm.
Marcus Rashford joined the United injury list, missing the game against the Blades, and he is unlikely to be involved here.
However, Mason Mount will return to the squad.
Jonny Evans, Victor Lindelof and Tyrell Malacia are among those still on the sidelines. Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez and Anthony Martial are closing in on returns, but this match comes too soon.
Marcus Rashford is set to miss out again
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Lyle Foster is “fine” after limping off in Burnley’s win at Sheffield United, Vincent Kompany has confirmed. Arijanet Muric has also overcome a minor worry.
Nathan Redmond, Aaron Ramsey, Jordan Beyer, Luca Koleosho and Ameen Al-Dakhil are all injured.
The kind of individual quality United have on offer should see them to victory, albeit they rarely make it that simple.
Man Utd to win, 3-2.
Burnley’s 2-0 win at Old Trafford in 2020 is their only over United for almost 15 years.
Man Utd wins: 67
Draws: 24
Burnley wins: 45
Man Utd to win: 1/2
Draw: 4/1
Burnley to win: 9/2
Odds via Bet365 and subject to change.