The post-Ruben Amorim era at Manchester United will begin on Wednesday, 7 January, when the Red Devils take on Burnley at Turf Moor.
Darren Fletcher will take charge of United on the night, but Scott Parker may see this as an opportunity to steal a point or three from a shaken team.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Burnley vs Man Utd prediction below.
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Burnley vs Man Utd prediction: Fletcher to steer United to victory
Key Stats
- The last time Man Utd hired a former player to be the interim manager, they won their first game under his guidance 5-2.
- Burnley haven't won any of their last 11 Premier League matches.
- Both teams have scored in seven of Man Utd's last eight matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Burnley 1-3 Man Utd
Man Utd have a good record under ex-player interim bosses (Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ruud van Nistelrooy), and Darren Fletcher couldn't have asked for a better fixture than this one.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Man Utd are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) 25.6%
- AWAY: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Burnley vs Man Utd odds are weighted in favour of the visitors, which is understandable given Burnley's recent PL record. Ladbrokes have given the Clarets just a 22.2% chance of winning the match, while Man Utd have been given a 58.8% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Man Utd
Man Utd have a good recent record against Burnley, boasting an eight-match unbeaten run over the Clarets. Of those eight matches, six have been victories for the Red Devils, and they haven't lost at Turf Moor since 2009.
Burnley preview: A battered squad
Scott Parker is dealing with a heavily depleted squad for this one, which isn't exactly helpful when he is reportedly battling to save his job. Josh Cullen, Jordan Beyer, Zian Flemming, Connor Roberts and Zeki Amdouni are all injured, while Hannibal Mejbri, Lyle Foster and Axel Tuanzebe are at AFCON.
Predicted lineup: Dubravka (GK), Walker, Ekdal, Esteve, Pires, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Laurent, Edwards, Broja, Anthony
Last five results
- Brighton 2-0 Burnley
- Burnley 1-3 Newcastle
- Burnley 0-0 Everton
- Bournemouth 1-1 Burnley
- Burnley 2-3 Fulham
Man Utd preview: A change of system is guaranteed
There is a 0% chance of Darren Fletcher lining up with five at the back on Wednesday night, and the Scot could also hand starts to a couple of academy graduates. Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount and Kobbie Mainoo are reportedly nearing a return from injury, but Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt are still injured. Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad remain at AFCON.
Predicted lineup: Lammens (GK), Dalot, Heaven, Yoro, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Cunha, Sesko, Lacey
Last five results
- Leeds 1-1 Man Utd
- Man Utd 1-1 Wolves
- Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle
- Aston Villa 2-1 Man Utd
- Man Utd 4-4 Bournemouth
Player to watch: Benjamin Sesko
The removal of a manager can often be a springboard to success for players who were previously struggling, and Benjamin Sesko will be hoping that he can be a beneficiary of Ruben Amorim's departure. Sesko will be searching for his first goal since the beginning of October on Wednesday night.