Manchester United will look to make it two Premier League wins on the bounce when they host Burnley on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in a 3PM kick off. On Wednesday night, the Red Devils laboriously dispatched Sheffield United in a 4-2 win. Here is the Manchester United predicted lineup for their second successive clash against teams battling relegation, this time Vincent Kompany’s Clarets.
Manchester United Predicted Lineup vs Burnley
How Manchester United Have Lined Up Recently
Manchester United have lined up in a 4-2-3-1 for most of the season, with goalkeeper André Onana playing all but one game.
Diogo Dalot is the regular starting right-back, with two of Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Willy Kambwala, Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof at centre-back depending on availability. Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been at left-back in recent games.
With Casemiro covering at centre-back amid a sustained defensive injury crisis, Scott McTominay and Christian Eriksen have rotated in alongside Kobbie Mainoo, with Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes and one of Antony or Marcus Rashford in front of them. Rasmus Hojlund is the main man up front.
Manchester United Recent Form And Tactics
Manchester United returned to winning ways in Wednesday’s clash with Sheffield United, running out 4-2 winners but once again relying on moments of individual brilliance from the likes of Bruno Fernandes to come from behind twice, despite having the lion’s share of possession and territory.
The Red Devils were incredibly fortunate to beat Championship side Coventry City in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final, the Sky Blues coming back from 3-0 down to implausibly force extra-time amid yet another United collapse. Before last weekend, Erik ten Hag’s side had won just once in five games in all competitions.
With an ever-changing backline due to injuries and a chaotic playing style, Ten Hag’s men have conceded more shots than any other team in Europe this campaign, an indictment of the team’s inability to keep possession and dominate in games.
Manchester United Injuries To Consider
Manchester United’s injury list currently stands at 10 players, with long-term absentees Tyrell Malacia (Knee), Anthony Martial (Groin) and Luke Shaw (Thigh) all out until at least early May.
Lisandro Martinez (Calf) and Victor Lindelof (Thigh) are also out until early May, with Jonny Evans and Raphael Varane expected back slighter sooner with muscle injuries.
Marcus Rashford (Ankle) is a doubt, as is Willy Kambwala (Undisclosed). Mason Mount is in line for a potential return after Ten Hag gave positive news on his condition following the Sheffield United win.
Manchester United Predicted Lineup
GK: André Onana
RB: Diogo Dalot
CB: Casemiro
CB: Harry Maguire
LB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka
CM: Scott McTominay
CM: Kobbie Mainoo
RW: Antony
CAM: Bruno Fernandes
LW: Alejandro Garnacho
ST: Rasmus Hojlund
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