Manchester United travel to Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday as they look to build on their comfortable win over Stoke on Monday night.
The build up to the game has been dominated by the news that Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez could be set to complete a January switch to Old Trafford in a mega deal.
Any potential deal is incumbent on Henrikh Mkhitaryan joining Arsenal, though, with agent Mino Raiola reported to hold the key – according to the BBC.
Mkhitaryan deal up to Raiola. If he agrees it happens, if doesn’t it won’t. No issue with #MUFC or player. To clarify on Malcolm, reason (among a few) #AFC out was price/value relative to experience – not inexperience alone. Not sure on #THFC reports but Pochettino is a huge fan
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 19, 2018
United are now 12 points behind league leaders Manchester City, after City were defeated at Liverpool last weekend.
Sean Dyche’s Clarets have impressed this season and earned a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford in December.
However, they are in the middle of a poor run, picking up just 3 points from a possible 18.
What time is kick-off?
The game takes place on Saturday 20 January at Turf Moor with kick-off at 3pm.
This game won’t be live in the UK.
However, you’ll be able to watch this on Match of the Day at 10.30pm.
What is the team news?
Jose Mourinho will not consider Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who will be left out of United’s squad for the second straight game while negotiations continue with Arsenal.
Ashley Young is back from suspension, though Luke Shaw could retain his place at left-back.
Daley Blind picked up a muscular problem that could rule him out along with Eric Bailly (ankle) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (knee).
Scott Arfield could return to the Burnley line-up after shrugging off a hamstring strain.
Sean Dyche, will be without striker Jon Walters for up to eight weeks after the 34-year-old underwent knee surgery.
Defender Stephen Ward (knee) and striker Chris Wood (leg) are both making good progress but will not be in contention this weekend.
Tom Heaton (shoulder) and Robbie Brady (knee) remain long-term absentees.
What are the odds? (Courtesy of Betfair)
Burnley – 13/2
Draw – 29/10
Man Utd – 4/7
Pre-match stats
- Burnley have won one of their last 24 matches against Manchester United in all competitions (D10 L13), a 1-0 win in the Premier League in August 2009.
- Robbie Blake’s strike in that 1-0 win is the only goal the Red Devils have conceded in their last nine visits to Turf Moor in all competitions, keeping eight clean sheets.
- Burnley haven’t lost three consecutive home Premier League games since April 2010, when they lost four in a row under Brian Laws.
- Paul Pogba has provided nine assists in just 13 Premier League games this season; no player has recorded more than the Frenchman, with four of these assists coming in his last two appearances.
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