Manchester United will welcome Burnley to Old Trafford in the Premier League matchday 20 on Thursday. The kick-off is at 22:15 CEST.

Preview

Apparently, Man United's two-week break in the English top flight due to a Covid-19 outbreak in Ralf Rangnick's squad hasn't gone well with the Red Devils as they were held to a 1-1 draw by 19th-placed Newcastle United on Monday following consecutive wins over Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Norwich City. Hence, United have found themselves in seventh in the PL standings with 28 points, seven points adrift of fourth-placed Arsenal but with two games in hand.

Burnley, meanwhile, haven't been in action since registering a goalless stalemate with West Ham on December 12 as their clashes with Watford, Aston Villa and Everton have all been postponed due to coronavirus crisis in the Premier League. As a result, Sean Dyche's side have slipped down to 18th in the table with 11 points. The Clarets, however, are only two points behind Watford who sit in 17th having played two more matches so far.

Team news

Victor Lindelof, Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes will play no part for the hosts this time around due to Covid-19, an injury and a suspesion respectively. Connor Roberts and Ashley Barnes, meanwhile, will not help the visitors on Thursday through and illness and an injury.

Prediction

Even though the Red Devils couldn't beat struggling Newcastle earlier this week, they still remain unbeaten in seven games across all competitions on the bounce ahead of the Clarets' visit to Old Trafford. Meanwhile, it remains to be seen what form Burnley will be in after almost a three-week break. However, as Dyche's crop have only won once in the league this season, we can't envisage the Clarets taking all three points in their final game of 2021. On the other hand, a narrow draw remains a possibility given United's recent problems in front of goal and Burnley's record of four stalemates in their last five PL fixtures.

Tip

Manchester United not to lose and total under 3.5 at 1.66 with 1XBET.