Manchester United take on Burnley in a crucial Premier League contest at Old Trafford on Sunday. A win sees the Red Devils move to within eight points off Manchester City, who are not in action this week due to their FA Cup commitments.
Match Details:
Teams: Manchester United vs Burnley
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Date: Sunday 18th April, 2021
Time: 08:30 PM IST
Preview:
Manchester United are on a 11-match unbeaten run in the Premier League and are on course to securing the runners-up position.
Ole has already spoken about his side’s unrealistic chances of winning the title, yet they will fight all the way.
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Burnley have lost consecutive matches in the league and need some sort of inspiration to get back on track.
They are 7 points off the relegation zone and negative results now makes it tougher for them.
Manchester United are in pole position to pick up the Europa League but a good finish in the league this season only adds confidence to the Red Devils.
Form Guide (last 5 league matches)
Manchester United: DWWWW
Burnley: DDWLL
Last Matches of both teams:
Manchester United 2-0 Granada
Burnley 1-2 Newcastle United
Where to watch the live telecast and streaming of Manchester United vs Burnley?
The match will be broadcast in India on Star Sports Select 2/HD and the live stream will be available on the Disney Hotstar App.
Team News
United continue to see Martial, Jones, Bailly on the side-lines. Rashford is doubtful after suffering a foot injury.
Burnley has a list of casualties who miss out in Barnes, Brady while Long, Pope, McNeil are doubtful for this one due to injuries.
Manchester United possible 11:
Henderson, Wan- Bissaka, Maguire, Shaw, Fred, Mctominay, Greenwood, Fernandes, Pogba and Cavani.
Burnley possible 11:
Peacock-Farrell, Pieters, Mee, Tarkowski, Lowton, Brownhill, Cork, Westwood, Gudmundsson, Wood and Vydra.
Prediction: Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
Burnley’s poor run in the league coupled with the injuries does not give them much of a chance at Old Trafford.
We foresee a comfortable win for the home side as they keep close distance to their rivals.
Players to watch out for: Pogba, Bruno, Cavani, Mee, Vydra.
