🔗 Share this article The Clarets Face Off Against Man United in Key Top-Flight Match Amorim's time at Manchester United is considered by many to have been a significant failure. Statistically speaking, his results is remarkable for all the negative factors. In the Premier League era, not a single Man Utd boss has achieved fewer points per game, or secured a standing as low as 15th in the table. Examining the archives, you have to return to the manager Frank O'Farrell in 1972 to find a manager at the club who lost a greater proportion of games. Furthermore, he notoriously secured a place in the team's history by enduring a final loss to Tottenham Hotspur, namely Ange Postecoglou's iteration of Tottenham. Football, however, is rarely that simple. Despite the criticism of his tactical approach, he exits a squad in a much stronger state than that which he found. Earlier this season, following a defeat of Brighton, Danny Welbeck relayed that teammates were lauding United as the most impressive team they had played against in a long time. The play in a breathtaking 4-4 draw with Bournemouth was both promising and thrilling. While it is tough to contest the decision to sack him—particularly given it was allegedly caused by his comments about bosses with even worse track records—Amorim's downfall was in the end hampered by terrible luck. Had fitness issues for key stars not occurred alongside the loss of other essential individuals, he might still be in the job—perhaps thriving. Fresh Start for United Therefore, the interim boss Fletcher takes over a relatively stable situation. Important players like Mason Mount, Fernandes, and Kobbie Mainoo are available again, while Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo will soon be back from the African tournament. Simply prudent management of this talented roster is expected to be adequate to secure a top-five finish and, with it, continental competition for the following term—in all likelihood in the prestigious UEFA Champions League. Burnley's Tough Test Burnley, however, are unlikely to roll over. Even with having only 12 points and having lost three of their last five outings, their displays have frequently been stronger than the outcomes show. Boss Scott Parker will undoubtedly have his side fired up to attack the visitors who are likely to start an starting eleven that has lacked cohesion, arranged in a formation they have not used for a year or more. Match begins: 20:15 GMT.