🔗 Share this article Burnley Take On Man United in Crucial English Top Division Fixture Ruben Amorim's time at Manchester United has been labeled a notable failure. By any measure, his record stands out for all the negative causes. Throughout the Premier League era, not a single Man Utd boss has recorded a worse points return, nor secured a standing as poor as 15th in the table. Delving further back, you have to revisit the manager Frank O'Farrell in the early seventies to find a Red Devils' gaffer who was defeated in a larger share of fixtures. Moreover, he famously carved a niche in the team's history by enduring a cup final defeat to Tottenham, specifically Ange Postecoglou's version of the North London club. The game, though, is rarely so straightforward. In spite of the criticism of his 3-4-2-1 formation, the Portuguese manager leaves behind a team in a significantly improved state than that which he took over. Months ago, following a win against Brighton, the striker Welbeck relayed that his colleagues were hailing their opponents as the finest side they had encountered in some time. Their play in a thrilling four-all stalemate with AFC Bournemouth was both hopeful and exhilarating. Although it is tough to contest the dismissal—especially given it was said to be sparked by his remarks regarding executives with poorer records—his demise was ultimately hindered by awful fortune. If the absence of crucial stars not coincided with the absence of other important members, he could still be in the position—maybe succeeding. Fresh Start for United Consequently, the interim boss Fletcher inherits a reasonably positive state of affairs. Star figures like Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes, and Mainoo are now fit, while Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo will shortly return from the Afcon. Simply prudent management of this gifted group is expected to be enough to secure a finish in the European spots and, with it, continental competition for the following term—probably in the coveted European Cup. The Clarets' Daunting Task The home side, but, won't make things easy. Even with having only twelve points and losing 3 of their last five games, their displays have frequently been better than the scorelines suggest. Head coach Parker will undoubtedly have his squad pumped up to attack United who are expected to field an XI that has lacked cohesion, deployed in a setup they have not used for over a year. Start time: 20:15 GMT.