There are four Premier League games set to play out at 3 pm BST on Saturday, April 27. The marquee tie from that quartet sees Manchester United take on Burnley at Old Trafford.
The two sides have very different goals ahead of kick-off in Manchester, but both will be desperate to secure three points this weekend.
Manchester United are still fighting to secure a European finish this season, while Burnley’s Premier League status hangs in the balance.
Manchester United vs Burnley
2023/24 has been a mixed season for Manchester United. They have secured themselves a spot in the FA Cup final vs Manchester City, but their league form has not been great. The Red Devils’ Champions League hopes are all but over, sitting 13 points off 4th place with five games to play. But Erik ten Hag’s men remain in the hunt for a Europa League finish.
A four-game winless run in the league was ended on Wednesday evening when Manchester United beat Sheffield United 4-2. In a further boost for the Manchester outfit, fellow Europe-chasers Newcastle United lost to Crystal Palace in midweek, allowing United to jump up to 6th place.
Premier League Top Six finish: Current Standings
- 6th - Manchester United Pld 33 - Pts 53
- 7th - Newcastle United Pld 33 - Pts 50
- 8th - West Ham Pld 34 - Pts 48
- 9th - Chelsea Pld 32 - Pts 47
- 10th - Bournemouth Pld 34 - Pts 45
At the other end of the table, Burnley are aiming to mount a late push for Premier League survival. The Clarets beat Sheffield United last weekend to move onto 23 points and just three points away from safety. Their -32 goal difference will make it tough for them to climb out of the relegation zone, but a result versus Manchester United would boost their chances no end.
Premier League Relegation: Current Standings
- 16th - Everton Pld 34 - Pts 33
- 17th - Nottingham Forest Pld 34 - Pts 26
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- 18th - Luton Pld 34 - Pts 25
- 19th - Burnley - Pld 34 - Pts 23
- 20th - Sheffield United Pld 34 - Pts 16
Manchester United vs Burnley betting stats
Here are some key Manchester United and Burnley stats to keep in mind as you prepare to make your selections ahead of the game:
- Manchester United have conceded 50 Premier League goals this season. They have now conceded 50 or more in two of their past three campaigns, having done so in just one of the first 29.
- Lorenz Assignon became just the second Burnley defender to both score and assist in a Premier League game in the Clarets’ last outing, after Daniel Fox did so in a 2-1 victory over West Ham in February 2010.
- Manchester United have lost just one of their last 16 meetings with Burnley across all competitions (0-2 January 22, 2020). The remaining 15 games have seen Man United pick up 10 wins and five draws.
- Burnley have dropped 24 points from leading positions in the Premier League this season, with only Brentford (30) dropping more.
Manchester United vs Burnley Top Tip
- Bruno Fernandes has scored seven goals in his past six league appearances, as many as he had in his previous 45. With a brace in midweek, this is the first time he has scored two or more goals in back-to-back Premier League games.
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