Dec 30th features a match where Manchester United hosts Burnley at Old Trafford in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Premier League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, 7th placed Manchester United, recorded a 1-0 shutout win against Norwich City. Cristiano Ronaldo struck first for Manchester United in the 75th minute on a penalty shot, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Norwich City couldn’t muster any offence and Manchester United ran away with the shutout win. Manchester United is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while 18th placed Burnley is fresh off their 0-0 scoreless draw against West Ham United. Neither Burnley nor West Ham United could manage to put one past the goalie. They had 9 and 16 shots on net respectively, but no one could score, and the match ended in a 0 – 0 draw,. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Manchester United won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Matěj Vydra and Maxwel Cornet are the top scorers for Burnley in the last five matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.. Manchester United’s top weapon lately has been Cristiano Ronaldo, who has three goals in the last 5 matches
Ralf Rangnick’s Manchester United squad will be without Anthony Martial, Paul Pogba, Edinson Cavani and Nemanja Matić, while Sean Dyche’s squad will be without Ashley Barnes, Dale Stephens and Connor Roberts.