Prediction: Burnley vs Manchester United

Verdict: Manchester United to win to nil

Best Odds: 13/10

Bookmaker: Bet 365

Burnley will look to overcome their terrible run of form when they entertain Manchester United at Turf Moor on Saturday. We make our prediction on the Premier League clash.

Burnley

There’s no doubt that Burnley have impressed so far this campaign and despite being tipped as pre-season relegation candidates, they sit comfortably in seventh place in the league. However, it is now seven games without a win in all competitions for manager Sean Dyche and he will be intent on ensuring no complacency takes over his team in the coming months. The Clarets will take confidence from their reverse fixture against Manchester United at Old Trafford in December when they were 2-0 up at half-time, only to see the Red Devils pull two goals back in the second period to snatch a point. In the 11 matches that Burnley have played at Turf Moor, they have scored eight goals but conceded the same amount too, and Saturday’s game could prove to be another tight encounter. Dyche will aim to keep things tight defensively and a draw would be seen as a good result not only in terms of confidence but it will also mean they are one step closer to achieving safety.

Team News

Scott Arfield is available after a hamstring strain and Charlie Taylor could play despite suffering with sore ribs.

Meanwhile Stephen Ward, Chris Wood and Jonathon Walters are still out.

Manchester United

Even though Manchester United closed the gap on runaway-leaders Manchester City to 12 points last weekend, many people have predicted the title race to be as good as over – barring a miracle. Nonetheless, manager Jose Mourinho will be demanding maximum effort until the last ball is kicked at the end of the season in order to try and build momentum for next year. The Red Devils should be full of confidence for the clash at Turf Moor with City being the only side who have a better away record then them in the division. Even though United has some inconsistent results during the festive period, they seem to have picked themselves up and they have won four of the last five games away from Old Trafford. Mourinho’s men have also managed to score at least two goals in their previous five matches which stands them in good stead as they come up against a Burnley team lacking confidence.

Team News

Ashley Young will return after completing a three-game suspension.

Meanwhile, Daley Blind, Michael Carrick, Eric Bailly and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are all out.

Key Facts to Consider

• Burnley have won one of their last 24 matches against Manchester United (D10 L13)
• The Red Devils have also only conceded once in their last nine visits to Turf Moor
• The Clarets haven’t lost three consecutive home games since April 2010
• Only Southampton (10) are on a longer winless run in the league than Burnley (6)
• Manchester United are unbeaten in their last five league games (W4 D1)

Conclusion

Burnley are showing the kind of form that people were expecting from them at the start of the season. Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho will be determined for his men to get the win and close the gap on Manchester City to nine points before their evening kick-off.

Verdict: Manchester United to win to nil

Best Odds: 13/10

Bookmaker: Bet 365