Pundit Predictions: Who will start v Burnley?

Friday 26 April 2024 15:41

Who will start for Manchester United against Burnley?

It’s a burning question ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match at Old Trafford and particularly for fans who play our United Predictions game in the app. 

Erik ten Hag confirmed in his press conference that Mason Mount will return to the squad following a two-match absence through injury. The boss also provided a positive update on Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez and Anthony Martial. 

You have until 13:30 BST on Saturday to register your predicted line-up and until 15:00 for the first scorer, correct score and Man of the Match categories. Before you play the game, read what Academy graduate Febian Brandy has selected…
FEBIAN BRANDY’S UNITED PREDICTIONS

Our former youth-team player and current MUTV pundit expects an unchanged side from the midweek victory over Sheffield United. 

He’s also backing Rasmus Hojlund to build on his goal against the Blades with another influential performance at the Theatre of Dreams. Take a look…

Line-up: Onana; Wan Bissaka, Casemiro, Maguire, Dalot; Mainoo, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes (C), Garnacho; Hojlund.

First scorer: Rasmus Hojlund

Correct score: United 3 Burnley 0

Man of the Match: Rasmus Hojlund
HOW FANS ARE FEELING

The following data is accurate at the time of publishing…

First scorer predictions: 
41% = Rasmus Hojlund
23% = Bruno Fernandes
23% = Alejandro Garnacho
3% = Marcus Rashford
3% = Scott McTominay

Correct score predictions: 
35% = United 3 Burnley 1
16% = United 3 Burnley 0
14% = United 2 Burnley 0
13% = United 2 Burnley 1
5% = United 4 Burnley 1
Part one: Press conference v Burnley Video

Part one: Press conference v Burnley

Press conference | The boss began with positive news on Mason Mount, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Anthony Martial...

Man of the Match predictions:
58% = Bruno Fernandes
13% = Alejandro Garnacho
10% = Rasmus Hojlund
9% = Kobbie Mainoo
4% = Harry Maguire

MUTV's Match Day Live broadcasts starts at Old Trafford from 13:55 BST.

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