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[VIDEO] Burnley vs Manchester United: EPL highlights, scores, blog

Robin van Persie and Manchester United will be desperate for a win against Leicester City.
Roar Guru
30th August, 2014
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Newly promoted Burnley host Manchester United at Turf Moor in the third round of the 2014 English Premier League. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 9:45pm (AEST).

Manchester United’s confidence has taken a battering in the opening two rounds as they have reached a new level of mediocrity.

As a result, this match appears poised for the taking for Burnley.

Both teams will be looking to get their first win of the season tonight.

The home side does not have too many issues on the injury front, aside from the fact that they will be without Sam Vokes, who is out until January with a knee issue.

While United could field an 8 a side, injured side, with a mammoth injury bill haunting them so early on.

Tonight they will be without Michael Carrick, Ander Herrera, Da Silva, Shinji Kagawa, Chris Smalling, Luke Shaw, Jesse Lingard and Marouane Fellaini, while also not having Marcos Rojo available due to permit issues.

On the bright side, Angel Di Maria, the new angel set to reinvigorate this United side, will surely be in the starting eleven.

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The pressure will be on Di Maria, as he was told by former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in the lead up to the match.

He won’t have to deal with a boisterous Old Trafford crowd this week, but his performance will be closely scrutinised by all United fans.

Prediction:
1-1 draw.

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Predicted sides:
Burnley: Heaton, Trippier, Duff, Shackell, Mee, Arfield, Marney, Jones, Taylor, Ings, Jutkiewicz

United: de Gea, Blackett, Evans, Keane, Young, Fletcher, Jones, Valencia, Di Maria, Rooney, RVP

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