Manchester United welcome Burnley at Old Trafford on Wednesday night looking to bounce back from defeat to Liverpool.
The Red Devils were handed a 2-0 defeat by runaway Premier League leaders over the weekend and they remain within five points adrift of the top four place.
The Clarets meanwhile, followed in the footsteps of Southampton and pulled of a surprise win against the relatively impressive Leicester City side at home, Turf Moor.
The big quest is Can Sean Dyches mastermind another giant-killing or will Ole Gunnar Solskjaer make it three wins on the trot at home?
Ones To Watch
Fred started his ninth consecutive game for the United side in all competition on Sunday and that revealed why he’s been so important to Solskjaer’s side these past few weeks.
There was a time when the hard working Brazilian chances on the pitch was numbered but he’s transformed his fortunes and really upped his game in the absence of midfield players like Scott Mc Tominay and the Injured Paul Pogba.
If the Reds Devils are to break down what is likely to be a stubborn opponent in midweek against Burnley, then they will need the energy laden Brazilian Fred in order to compete against Sean Dyches combative Clarets.
TEAM NEWS
Marcus Rashford is potentially facing two-month absence from action after suffering a double stress fracture in his back.
This has prompted United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to admit he need to find a back up players for the injured players in the transfer market.
The English international would join midfield duo of Paul Pogba and Scott Mc Tominay on the treatment, even as the duo is expected to be back in late February with a foot and knee injury respectively as a concern.
Marcus Rojo and Alex Tuanzebe are ruled out, while Luke Shaw and Timothy Fosu-Mensah are in race to be back but have to shake off some knock. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to return to a normal back four after deploying three center back away at Anfield.
Mason Greenwood is pushing for first team place as pace and trickery will be vital against the rough Burnley side.
One other fitness concerns spoken about (reiterated) by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during Tuesday’s team talk had to do with central defender Victor Lindelof for the player (Lindelof) was sent home during match preparation as a precautionary measures due to illness.
The defender should be ascertained closely to detect his match readiness ahead of the Burnley trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.
Predicted line-up for Manchester United’s match against Sean Dyches Burnley -4-3-3 formation.
David De Gea; Aaron, Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Brandon Williams; Fred, Nemanja Matic, Andreas Pereira; Daniel James, Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial.
Expert Prediction: This is a huge task for the Red Devils, who were largely second best against title destined Liverpool at times.
Without Rashford available in United team set-up, the home side could struggle as there would be an obvious void in the final third and it was seen at Anfield.
This placed more pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team. The home fans would be hoping their Red Devils side to pick the three points, but Burnley are an exceptionally organized side full of discipline and could come up with a point from this fixture as the case may be against United.
Score Prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Burnley
