🔗 Share this article Burnley Clash With Man United in Key Premier League Encounter Amorim's time at Manchester United was widely regarded as a major letdown. By any measure, his record stands out for all the wrong causes. During the Premier League era, no boss at the club has managed a lower points average, or achieved a final position as disappointing as 15th place. Delving further back, you have to revisit Frank O'Farrell in the early seventies to find a Red Devils' gaffer who was defeated in a greater proportion of games. Additionally, he notoriously carved a niche in club lore by suffering a final loss to Spurs, namely Postecoglou's iteration of Spurs. Life, but, is rarely so black and white. In spite of the negative press of his tactical approach, he leaves behind a squad in a far better state than the one he found. Earlier this season, following a defeat of Brighton & Hove Albion, the striker Welbeck shared that teammates were praising United as the most impressive opposition they had encountered in a long time. Their performance in a exhilarating four-all stalemate with Bournemouth was equally promising and exhilarating. Although it is hard to contest the decision to sack him—particularly given it was reportedly sparked by his remarks regarding bosses with more miserable records—his demise was in the end hindered by awful luck. Had the absence of vital stars not coincided with the absence of other pivotal members, he could still be in the position—perhaps even. Fresh Start for United Therefore, the interim boss Fletcher steps into a reasonably positive situation. Key figures like Mount, Bruno Fernandes, and Kobbie Mainoo are now fit, while Diallo and Mbeumo will in the near future return from the African tournament. Simply sensible husbandry of this gifted roster ought to be adequate to guarantee a finish in the European spots and, with it, European football for next season—in all likelihood in the prestigious UEFA Champions League. Burnley's Formidable Test Burnley, but, will not roll over. Despite having only twelve points and losing three of their last five outings, their displays have frequently been more impressive than the results suggest. Manager Parker will certainly have his team revved up to attack opponents who are set to field an XI that has not had time to gel, deployed in a formation they have not used for a year or more. Kick-off: 20:15 GMT.