"The Ruben Amorim chapter at Manchester United officially closed on Monday, and the Red Devils now turn the page under interim boss Darren Fletcher, who takes charge for the first time when his side visit relegation-threatened Burnley on Wednesday evening. Gameweek 21 offers Fletcher an immediate opportunity to steady the ship and keep United's top-four hopes alive. Burnley Scott Parker's men approach this clash in dire form. A 2-0 defeat at Brighton last time out extended their winless run to 11 Premier League matches."
"Team News Burnley's injury list is extensive. Josh Cullen, Zeki Amdouni, Connor Roberts, Joe Worrall, Zian Flemming, and Jordan Beyer are all sidelined, while Axel Tuanzebe, Hannibal Mejbri, and Lyle Foster are away at AFCON. Maxime Esteve could return after missing the Brighton defeat, and Jaidon Anthony-four goals this season-remains their main attacking threat."
"Burnley's historical record against the Red Devils offers little comfort. Their first-ever Premier League home game against United in 2009 ended in a famous 1-0 win, but they have failed to win any of the last eight at Turf Moor, losing six and scoring just once. Earlier this season, they fell 3-2 at Old Trafford, with Bruno Fernandes converting a 97th-minute penalty to seal victory for United."
Ruben Amorim departed Manchester United on Monday, and Darren Fletcher assumes interim managerial duties with his first match away at Burnley on Wednesday. Burnley arrive in poor form, winless in 11 Premier League matches and with only 12 points from 20 games, sitting 19th and six points from safety. The Clarets have lost nine of their last 11 fixtures and possess a thin squad due to injuries and AFCON absences, with Jaidon Anthony their primary attacking threat. United sit sixth and remain within striking distance of a top-four spot, making the fixture important for momentum.
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