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Manchester United welcome Burnley to Previous Trafford in what already seems like a must-win sport in August.
The Pink Devils have confronted the Clarets 137 occasions of their historical past.
United have come out on prime 67 occasions and misplaced 45 matches.
There have been 25 attracts between the 2 sides. Listed below are three plotlines to sink your enamel into earlier than the Saturday afternoon kick off.
Robust current file in opposition to Burnley
United have discovered it tough-going in opposition to lots of groups not too long ago however have a superb file in opposition to at the moment’s opponents.
The BBC report that “Manchester United have misplaced simply certainly one of their final 25 residence video games in opposition to Burnley in all competitions (15 wins, 9 attracts), taking place 2-0 in January 2020.”
What’s extra, United even have a robust file in opposition to not too long ago promoted sides.
The membership “are unbeaten of their final 23 Premier League video games in opposition to promoted sides (20 wins, three attracts), since a 4-1 loss at Watford in November 2021, a loss which noticed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sacked shortly after.
Bruno Fernandes versus not too long ago promoted sides
The Portuguese star hasn’t actually received began this season.
He endured a irritating weekend final day out within the Premier League, lacking a penalty and placing in an all-round poor efficiency for his normally impeccable requirements.
The Portugal worldwide has been concerned in 10 objectives in his final eight appearances within the league in opposition to newly promoted sides.
He has 4 objectives and 6 assists in that point and United will probably be determined he can proceed to create within the upcoming match.
“The Manchester United captain has created 41 probabilities throughout these appearances, with 9 coming in opposition to Burnley in April 2024 regardless of not aiding in that sport.”
Hannibal Mejbri returns
The Tunisian represented the membership 13 occasions at senior stage, making his debut in 2021.
He additionally scored one purpose, a long-range strike at Previous Trafford versus Brighton and Hove Albion in 2023.
The midfielder was lastly offered to Burnley in 2024 and loved a robust season within the Championship final yr as Burnley gained again promotion.
Mejbri performed 39 video games in whole, scoring one purpose.
United will hope that the combative midfielder doesn’t come again to hang-out his previous aspect.
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