🔗 Share this article The Clarets Take On Man United in Key Premier League Fixture Ruben Amorim's tenure at Manchester United is considered by many to have been a notable disappointment. By any measure, his performance is notable for all the wrong factors. During the modern top-flight period, no United manager has achieved fewer points per game, or secured a standing as low as 15th place. Delving further back, you have to revisit the manager Frank O'Farrell in 1972 to find a manager at the club who lost a greater proportion of matches. Moreover, he famously secured a place in club lore by suffering a final loss to Spurs, specifically Ange Postecoglou's version of the North London club. The game, but, is seldom so straightforward. Regardless of the negative press of his 3-4-2-1 formation, the Portuguese manager departs from a squad in a much stronger condition than that which he inherited. Earlier this season, following a victory over Brighton, the striker Welbeck reported that his colleagues were hailing United as the best team they had played against in a while. Their play in a breathtaking four-all stalemate with Bournemouth was equally hopeful and exciting. Although it is tough to contest the termination—especially given it was reportedly caused by his remarks regarding bosses with poorer records—Amorim's exit was ultimately hindered by terrible luck. If the absence of crucial players not occurred alongside the loss of other essential individuals, he could remain in the role—possibly thriving. Fletcher Takes the Reins As a result, the interim boss Fletcher takes over a relatively solid scenario. Key players like Mount, Bruno Fernandes, and Mainoo are now fit, while Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo will shortly rejoin from the African tournament. Merely prudent husbandry of this skilled roster is expected to be adequate to secure a finish in the European spots and, with it, continental football for next season—most likely in the prestigious UEFA Champions League. Burnley's Formidable Challenge Burnley, but, will not make things easy. Although boasting only a dozen points and having lost three of their most recent five games, their performances have often been stronger than the results indicate. Boss Scott Parker will undoubtedly have his team revved up to get after the visitors who are likely to play an starting eleven that has lacked cohesion, set up in a system they have been denied for over a year. Match begins: 8:15 in the evening GMT.