Darren Fletcher

Pundit Predictions: Who starts at Burnley?

Wednesday 07 January 2026 15:21

Manchester United are back in Premier League action at Burnley this evening.

Turf Moor is the venue for our next assignment, as the Reds look to get back to winning ways following consecutive 1-1 draws, with Leeds on Sunday and Wolves in the final game of 2025.

Since then, Ruben Amorim has departed the club, with Darren Fletcher set to take charge in Lancashire for the first time as interim head coach.

With plenty of intrigue surrounding the clash, two ex-Reds have had a go at predicting our starting XI this evening against Scott Parker's side.

BEN THORNLEY

MUTV commentator and regular panellist Ben Thornley believes Fletcher will recall experienced midfield duo Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount this evening.

Both players have been missing in recent weeks, although the Class of '92 graduate predicts a recall for the skipper and Mount.

XI: Lammens; Dalot, Heaven, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Ugarte; Cunha, Fernandes, Mount; Sesko.

Score: Burnley 0 United 2.

First goalscorer: Mount.

Man of the Match: Casemiro.


WES BROWN

Treble winner Wes Brown is also expecting plenty of changes against the Clarets, with Leny Yoro set to be recalled in defence, in place of Ayden Heaven.

Wes is also confident of an away win, with one of our Brazilians to shine in a 2-0 win for United.

XI: Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Martinez, Shaw; Dorgu, Casemiro, Fernandes, Zirkzee; Cunha, Sesko.

Score: Burnley 0 United 2.

First goalscorer: Cunha.

Man of the Match: Cunha.

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Darren Fletcher is to take charge of the side for a late start at Turf Moor.

STILL TIME TO PLAY

You have until 18:45 GMT this evening to lodge your vote on who may start for the Reds, so hurry along before it's too late.

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