Manchester United vs. Burnley: Preview, Form Guide, Predictions for EPL Match

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Jose Mourinho is in desperate need of three points as Manchester United welcome Burnley to Old Trafford on Saturday. A run of three Premier League games without victory has threatened to derail their title bid and Sean Dyche’s team, fresh off the back of a morale-boosting victory against Everton, will smell blood. 

The visitors have not won at Old Trafford since a 5-2 victory in September 1962. However, despite losing all three of their away matches so far this season Burnley could ruffle United’s feathers in front of an anxious crowd.

A quick look at the form guide suggests this match could go either way:

     

Preview

Mourinho fielded a full-strength team for Wednesday’s Manchester derby in the hope of regaining some momentum. His side beat Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City 1-0 in the EFL Cup fourth round, handing United their first win in October against English opposition. Burnley, meanwhile, will be well rested and in buoyant mood following Scott Arfield’s late winner at Turf Moor on Oct. 22.

“It was a good performance, a very …

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