🔗 Share this article Burnley Take On Man United in Key English Top Division Encounter Ruben Amorim's tenure at Old Trafford was widely regarded as a notable failure. By any measure, his record is remarkable for all the wrong factors. In the Premier League era, no United manager has achieved a worse points return, nor achieved a standing as poor as 15th place. Examining the archives, you have to go back to Frank O'Farrell in the early seventies to find a manager at the club who was defeated in a greater proportion of matches. Additionally, he notoriously etched his name in United's annals by experiencing a final loss to Tottenham, particularly the current version of Tottenham. Football, though, is rarely that simple. Regardless of the criticism of his tactical approach, the Portuguese manager exits a team in a far better position than that which he found. Earlier this season, following a victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, Welbeck shared that his colleagues were praising United as the finest opposition they had encountered in some time. The play in a breathtaking 4-4 draw with Bournemouth was both hopeful and exhilarating. While it is tough to dispute the decision to sack him—particularly given it was reportedly triggered by his criticism of bosses with poorer records—his exit was ultimately hampered by terrible luck. Had fitness issues for vital personnel not happened at the same time as the absence of other pivotal members, he could still be in the job—possibly thriving. Fresh Start for United Consequently, Fletcher takes over a relatively stable scenario. Important figures like Mount, Bruno Fernandes, and Mainoo are now fit, while Diallo and Mbeumo will in the near future be back from the African tournament. Just prudent management of this skilled roster is expected to be sufficient to secure a finish in the European spots and, with it, continental competition for next season—most likely in the coveted European Cup. Burnley's Daunting Challenge Vincent Kompany's team, but, won't roll over. Although boasting only a dozen points and suffering defeats in 3 of their previous five matches, their showings have frequently been better than the outcomes show. Head coach Scott Parker will surely have his team fired up to attack opponents who are expected to play an XI that has never played together, set up in a formation they have been denied for a year or more. Start time: 8.15pm GMT.