Manchester United are still hunting for their first win of the 2025–26 season, and they face Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday.
What appeared to be a relatively routine outing for the Red Devils has quickly evolved into an all-or-nothing fixture for Ruben Amorim, with the first international break of the campaign looming. The Portuguese sank to yet another nadir on Wednesday night, as his side were beaten on penalties by League Two Grimsby Town.
United‘s season had started with a valiant effort in defeat to Arsenal, but further questions were raised after last week’s 1–1 draw at Fulham, during which they failed to lay a glove on the Cottagers after taking the lead against the run of play in the second half.
Burnley are projected to be fighting for survival upon their return to the top tier, but their start to the new season has been promising. There were encouraging signs on Gameweek 1 at Tottenham Hotspur, despite falling to a 3–0 defeat, and they notched their first win last weekend by beating a buoyant Sunderland at Turf Moor.
Unlike United, Scott Parker’s men progressed into the third round of the Carabao Cup, overcoming Derby County 2–1 on Tuesday night.
Here is’s guide to Saturday’s significant clash.
