Man Utd Set to Battle Burnley: Key Matchups, Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Manchester United continue their search for an opening victory in the 2025–26 campaign as they prepare to host Burnley in Premier League action this Saturday.
What seemed like a straightforward match for the Red Devils has transformed into a crucial encounter for Ruben Amorim, with the season's first international window approaching. The Portuguese manager reached another low point on Wednesday evening when his team suffered a penalty shootout loss to League Two side Grimsby Town.
United's campaign began with a spirited performance in defeat against Arsenal, but additional concerns emerged following last week's 1–1 stalemate at Fulham, where they struggled to threaten the hosts after scoring against the flow of play in the second period.
Burnley are expected to battle relegation following their promotion back to the Premier League, yet their early season form has shown promise. There were positive indicators during their opening fixture at Tottenham Hotspur, despite suffering a 3–0 loss, and they secured their maiden victory last weekend by defeating an impressive Sunderland side at Turf Moor.
In contrast to United, Scott Parker's squad advanced to the Carabao Cup's third round, defeating Derby County 2–1 on Tuesday evening.
Here is Sports Illustrated's preview of Saturday's crucial encounter.
What Time Does Man Utd vs. Burnley Kick-Off?
Man Utd vs. Burnley Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Man Utd | Burnley |
|---|---|
Grimsby 2–2 (12–11p) Man Utd - 27/08/25 | Burnley 2–1 Derby - 26/08/25 |
Fulham 1–1 Man Utd - 24/08/25 | Burnley 2–0 Sunderland - 23/08/25 |
Man Utd 0–1 Arsenal - 17/08/25 | Tottenham 3–0 Burnley - 16/08/25 |
Man Utd 1–1 Fiorentina - 09/08/25 | Burnley 0–1 Lazio - 09/08/25 |
Man Utd 2–2 Everton - 03/08/25 | Stoke 1–0 Burnley - 02/08/25 |
How to Watch Man Utd vs. Burnley on TV
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United States | Peacock |
United Kingdom | Live radio commentary available via BBC Radio 5 Live |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Amazon Prime Video, Fubo Sports Network 4 Canada |
Mexico | Caliente TV, Amazon Prime Video |
Man Utd Team News
Amorim selected a formidable starting eleven at Blundell Park, and ultimately introduced players like Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo when his team fell 2–0 behind.
Benjamin Šeško had scoring opportunities on his debut start for the Red Devils but couldn't convert, and he's expected to return to substitute duties on Saturday. Amorim may consider starting Mason Mount in his attacking trio once more, though Bruno Fernandes' defensive limitations in a deeper midfield role present the United manager with a tactical challenge.
Kobbie Mainoo featured during the week but has confirmed his intention to secure a loan move before the transfer deadline, making his inclusion here doubtful. Lisandro Martínez and Noussair Mazrauoi continue their recovery from injury.
Altay Bayındır is expected to reclaim the goalkeeper position, replacing André Onana.
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Burnley
Man Utd predicted lineup vs. Burnley (3-4-2-1): Bayındır; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Dalot, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Mount; Cunha
Burnley Team News
Parker should have Connor Roberts available soon, as the defender has been sidelined since the campaign's start due to a preseason injury, though the Welshman will probably return following the international break.
Manuel Benson, Zeki Amdouni and Jordan Beyer remain long-term injury concerns.
Kyle Walker may operate as a wing-back for the Clarets in challenging away conditions, while Martin Dúbravka and Hannibal Mejbri are poised to face their previous club. Summer signing Jaidon Anthony has made an impressive early season impact.
Burnley Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd
Burnley predicted lineup vs. Man Utd (5-4-1): Dúbravka; Walker, Humphreys, Estève, Ekdal, Hartman; Mejbri, Ugochukwu, Cullen, Anthony; Foster
Man Utd vs. Burnley Score Prediction
Wednesday's events will be etched as one of the darkest chapters in Manchester United's illustrious history, and it will prove extremely difficult for Amorim to recover from the embarrassment at Blundell Park.
This represents a pivotal fixture for the Man Utd boss, even though the Red Devils are reluctant to abandon the Portuguese manager. Burnley at home was once considered a routine victory, but an intensely pressurized atmosphere awaits this weekend.
The atmosphere is shifting toward indifference at the Theatre of Dreams, and it's tempting to forecast further decline for United.
Nevertheless, we're backing Amorim to regain some dignity against the Clarets. Through determination and resilience, this United squad will discover a method to extend the manager's stay.