Manchester United play hosts to Burnley at Old Trafford on Thursday in the final outing of the calendar year for the Red Devils who would hope to return to much-needed winning ways.
A draw against Newcastle United earlier this week played spoilsport to Manchester United’s chances of pushing for an entry into the top four of the league table.
Edinson Cavani came to the rescue for his side as the veteran forward netted a strike in the closing stages of the game to salvage a point for Ralf Rangnick’s men on their travels to St. James’ Park after Allan Saint-Maximan had found an early opener.
Basement side Burnley are unlikely to pose too tough a challenge for United but Rangnick and Co. will be cautious amidst an uninspiring run of form of late from the Old Trafford heavyweights.
WHEN & WHERE?
Our final match of 2021 will soon be upon us! 🗓#MUFC | #MUNBUR pic.twitter.com/9mJycr4nHI
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 28, 2021
Date: 30 December 2021
Time: 8:15 PM GMT
Venue: Old Trafford
TEAM NEWS
Central defender Victor Lindelof is in line to be absent for the forthcoming game after testing positive for COVID-19.
Bruno Fernandes picked up his fifth yellow card of the Premier League season against Newcastle last time around which sidelines him from Thursday’s affair on home turf.
Midfield man Paul Pogba is working his way to full fitness levels following a long-term layoff and is not expected to play any part against Burnley.
MATCH PREDICTION
Manchester United are the strong favourites to claim the three points from what should be a routine win for an under-fire team.
Manchester United 3-0 Burnley
