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Man Utd vs Burnley

Ole Gunnar Solksjaer will be looking to continue his perfect start as Manchester United manager - with his side welcoming Burnley to Old Trafford.

United's 3-1 win at Arsenal on Friday night in the FA Cup was Solksjaer's eighth game as boss and his eighth win.

Burnley were crushed on Saturday, to United's neighbours, Manchester City by five goals to nil at the Etihad in the FA Cup.

But Sean Dyche's men have impressed recently in the league, and are yet to lose in the Premier League this year.

Romelu Lukaku was at the double when these sides met at Turf Moor in September - United winning 2-0.

 

Team News

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling could return to the team after recovering from a foot problem.

Marcos Rojo and Marouane Fellaini are both still sidelined.

Robbie Brady is a doubt for the Clarets after being taken off injured at the Etihad at the weekend.

Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Phil Bardsley are both set to face late fitness tests for Sean Dyche's men.

 

The Managers

Manchester United caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solksjaer: "What it is about now (is) to put the club and to put the team in a good position at the end of the season - how do we look like, what do we look like next season?

"With or without me, it really doesn't matter because I'm here now as part of that, to prepare the team for next season. But, of course, that means doing well now."

Burnley manager Sean Dyche: "The players know Manchester United are in good form.

"They've had a new manager bounce and it appears there's a different feeling in the group. It seems there's a little bit more spark.

"But we've been going along well ourselves. We've consistently performed well in recent weeks and we've got to stay with those high standards."

 

Match Stats

- Man United are undefeated in 19 home games against Burnley in all competitions - with their last loss being in 1962.

- Burnley have drawn their last two matches at Old Trafford in 2016 and 2017.

- Romelu Lukaku has been involved in six goals in his six Premier League matches against Burnley (4 goals, 2 assists).

- The Clarets have lost their last eight league matches against the established top six.

- Tuesday is the only day of the week where a Sean Dyche side have never lost a Premier League match.

 

Betting Odds

Manchester United: 1/4

Draw: 11/2

Burnley: 13/1

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