Premier League preview: Manchester United faces Burnley at home. Can the Red Devils take advantage of the home game to stop the decline?

At 22:00 this Friday night, a key showdown will be held in the third round of the Premier League, with Manchester United facing Burnley at Old Trafford.

Looking at the standings, Manchester United 1 draw 1 loss 1 point in 2 rounds, ranking 16th, scoring only 1 goal on the offensive end, conceding 2 goals on the defense, and struggling on both ends of the offense. In the last round, they lost to Arsenal 0-1 at home. The midfielder's sorting out and the ability to finish the front line exposed many problems, especially the mentality of young players in key games, which seems to still need to be polished.

Burnley ranked 11th in 2 rounds, 1 win, 1 loss, and 3 points. He scored 2 goals and conceded 3 goals. His offensive efficiency is acceptable, but there are also loopholes on the defensive end. However, they have 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 6 games, beating Sunderland 2-0 in the last round. The team's counterattack has been very exciting, and the forward's running and shooting feels good.

Looking back on the historical confrontation between the two teams, Manchester United has won 4 wins and 2 draws in the last 6 matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding only 4 goals. But Burnley is not without a chance. Last season, the two sides drew 1-1. Burnley's defensive counterattack tactics in that game made Manchester United's offense come back many times, causing considerable trouble for the Red Devils.

In this game, Manchester United has a home advantage, and the fans' shouts may bring more motivation to the team. But Burnley's counterattack threat and his recent good competitive state should not be underestimated. Is it that Manchester United regained the feeling of winning at home, or is Burnley continuing to play the role of disruptor? This game is worth paying attention to.