Dyche To Make 1 Big Change – Strongest 4-4-2 Burnley Lineup To Face Manchester United

Predicted Burnley Line-up To Face Manchester United In The Premier League

Sean Dyche’s Burnley were pegged back a bit in the previous round as they were thrashed by Tottenham Hotspur, at Turf Moor, to end a decent run of results for the Clarets. They dropped to the 7^th place in the points table after that loss but have some leeway over Leicester City, who are in the 8^th place.

However, there is a chance that it might reduce this weekend, as they travel to Old Trafford, to face a Manchester United side, fresh from a draw against Leicester City. Dyche’s side have been hard to beat and will be against this Tuesday but Jose Mourinho cannot drop any more points and will go for the kill. Here is the predicted lineup Burnley might play, for this tie:

Team News

Long-term absentees James Tarkowski, Tom Heaton, Stephen Ward and Robby Brady are all ruled out for a long period. Chris Wood, who picked up an injury at the weekend and Dean Marney, are both doubtful for this tie.

Formation: 4-4-2

GK – Nick Pope

Easily one of the in-form shot-stoppers in the league, Pope will have a tough time, playing one of the most productive attacks in the league.

RB – Phil Bardsley

Was not at his best against a rampant Spurs side and will once against find it tough against the likes of Rashford and Martial on the right flank.

CB – Ben Mee

In the absence of Tarkowski, Mee is now the senior CB for Burnley and he will have to marshal his troops at the back, to maintain their shape through the game.

CB – Kevin Long

Up against Romelu Lukaku, just days after being tormented by Harry Kane, Kevin Long is not having the best times, having replaced Trakowski in the first team.

LB – Charlie Taylor

With Ward also unavailable for this game, Taylor, who has done well at the back for Burnley, is expected to start at left-back.

RM – Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson

Having cemented his place in the first team on the right side of the midfield, Guðmundsson will have to help out Bardsley at the back and will also have to initiate counters on the wing, and will have a huge role to play in this game.

CM – Steven Defour

Arguably Burnley’s best midfielder, Defour will have his work cut out, keeping a close eye on French playmaker Paul Pogba.

CM – Jack Cork

After a disastrous outing against Pochettino’s men, Cork will have to step it up, against a Manchester United side, desperate for a win.

LM – Scott Arfield

Another player who struggled against Spurs, Arfield will be up against an in-form Juan Mata on the wing and might have more to do at the back than at the other end.

CAM – Jeff Hendrick

Though not at his best in recent games, Hendrick adds a different dimension to the game and could be the danger man for United.

ST – Ashley Barnes

With Wood out injured, Barnes is expected to lead the line for Burnley at Old Trafford, with Sam Vokes as his backup.

Here is how Burnley might line up: