🔗 Share this article Burnley Face Off Against Man United in Key Top-Flight Fixture The former manager's tenure at the Red Devils has been labeled a major letdown. Statistically speaking, his record stands out for all the wrong causes. In the Premier League era, not a single Man Utd boss has recorded a worse points return, or secured a final position as poor as the 15th spot. Looking deeper into history, you have to revisit Frank O'Farrell in 1972 to find a United boss who was defeated in a larger share of matches. Additionally, he notoriously secured a place in the team's history by experiencing a loss in a final to Spurs, namely the current iteration of Spurs. Football, but, is rarely so black and white. Despite the scrutiny of his tactical approach, he departs from a club in a much stronger condition than the one he inherited. Months ago, following a win against Brighton, Welbeck reported that teammates were hailing their opponents as the best team they had encountered in a long time. The play in a exhilarating four-all stalemate with AFC Bournemouth was equally promising and exciting. Although it is difficult to dispute the dismissal—especially given it was said to be sparked by his comments about bosses with poorer histories—his downfall was in the end stymied by awful fortune. Had fitness issues for key players not occurred alongside the loss of other essential individuals, he could still be in the role—perhaps succeeding. A New Era Begins Therefore, the interim boss Fletcher takes over a relatively stable state of affairs. Star figures like Mason Mount, Fernandes, and Kobbie Mainoo are available again, while Amad Diallo and Mbeumo will shortly return from the African tournament. Merely sensible husbandry of this skilled roster should be adequate to guarantee a finish in the European spots and, with it, continental football for the coming campaign—in all likelihood in the coveted European Cup. Burnley's Tough Challenge The home side, but, won't roll over. Although having only a dozen points and having lost 3 of their most recent five games, their showings have at times been stronger than the results show. Manager Parker will undoubtedly have his squad pumped up to attack the visitors who are set to field an lineup that has not had time to gel, deployed in a system they have gone without for more than a year. Start time: 20:15 GMT.