DBasia.news – RManchester United are unbeaten (unbeaten) in the Ralf Rangnick era. But their performance is still not convincing. In the last four matches in all competitions United recorded two wins and two draws.
Minus the match against Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion which was postponed due to the corona virus, United recently drew 1-1 with Newcastle United at St James Park on Boxing Day week 19 of the Premier League. United did not appear convincing.
After the game there was news that United’s dressing room was heating up due to being surprised by Rangnick’s training methods. However, the schedule continues. In Week 20 of the Premier League which is also United’s last match in 2021, the Red Devils will face Burnley.
Man United will host Burnley at Old Trafford on Friday (31/12). Ahead of the match three players from United will be absent. They are Paul Pogba (injured), Bruno Fernandes who is affected by card accumulation, and Victor Lindelof who is positive for the corona virus.
Meanwhile, from Burnley Maxwel Cornet, Connor Roberts is predicted to be absent because he has not fully recovered from injury, while Ashley Barnes and Dale Stephens have recovered.
The game is important for both teams. Burnley need as many points as possible to stay away from the relegation zone, while United – although they still have two games to go – also need a lot of points to get into the top four (Champions League zone) of the Premier League.
Ahead of the game United also have a record that can be maintained over the Clarets – Burnley’s nickname. First, Man United have only lost one of their last 13 Premier League matches against Burnley (eight wins and four draws).
Man United are also trying to avoid defeat in the last game of the annual calendar for 10 consecutive games (six wins and three draws). But the hosts also need to be wary. According to the Premier League’s official website, six of Burnley’s 10 Premier League points won against United came at Old Trafford.
That means Sean Dyche’s Burnley know how to frustrate United at Old Trafford with defensive play, as well as relying on the counter-attack.