Relegation-threatened Burnley, meanwhile, are without a win since end of October, losing six of their last eight matches to remain seven points from safety and could really do with a positive result here.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game…
Date, kick-off time and venue
Burnley vs Manchester United is scheduled for a 8.15pm GMT kick-off on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
The match will take place at Turf Moor.
Where to watch Burnley vs Manchester United
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 6pm GMT on Sky Sports Premier League ahead of kick-off at 8.15pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog!
Burnley vs Manchester United team news
Burnley could be boosted by the returns of Hannibal Mejbri and Lyle Foster for the visit of Manchester United.
Maxime Esteve is a doubt after missing the loss to Brighton through injury but Josh Cullen, Zeki Amdouni, Connor Roberts, Axel Tuanzebe (AFCON), Joe Worrall, Zian Flemming and Jordan Beyer are all out.
Amorim would not be drawn as to whether Fernandes or Mount could return against Burnley, but hinted their comebacks are not too far away.
Fletcher is expected to provide a further update during his pre-match press conference, while also revealing the latest on Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo.
Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo and Noussair Mazraoui remain on international duty with Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Morocco respectively at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Bruno Fernandes has missed Manchester United’s last three games through injury
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Burnley vs Manchester United prediction
It is difficult to say which team has the advantage for this fixture. On one hand there’s a case that Burnley could benefit from a sudden change at Man United to pick up a much needed win.
On the other hand, there’s an argument that United are facing Burnley at the perfect time given Scott Parker side’s poor form at the moment.
We expect a new manager bounce to work to the visitors’ benefit, though it will be a close game.
Manchester United to win, 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Man United won the reverse meeting between the two sides earlier in the season thanks to a 97th penalty from Fernandes. That result made it eight games unbeaten against Burnley across all competitions.
You have to go all the way back to August 2009 for Burnley’s last home win over the Red Devils, Robbie Blake was the match-winner on that occasion.
Manchester United wins: 68
Burnley vs Manchester United match odds
Manchester United to win: 8/13
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
