The Red Devils here in the Tavern are eager for their side to build on their emphatic 3-0 win last time out, as they look to inflict a similar defeat on Sean Dyche’s Burnley side.
Jose Mourinho’s side have failed to hit the heights that many tipping them to be title challengers thought they’d achieve, as rivals Manchester City look to have amassed an unassailable lead at the top of the table.
However, with them still looking to push for a Champions League spot for the next campaign, it’s all beginning to heat up with five teams now in contention for three possible places.
Next up for the Red Devils is a trip to Turf Moor to face Sean Dyche and his overachieving Burnley side, who themselves are heading into the game fresh off the back of six games without a Premier League win.
Nevertheless, Manchester United could be about to bolster their chances of success in the future, as Chilean winger Alexis Sanchez is believed to be nearing a switch to Old Trafford as talks begin.
However, with talks still ongoing, and a trip to face the Clarets today. Here’s a look at TWO United players that could keep Sanchez out of the side with a star showing in today’s fixture…
Anthony Martial
The Frenchman looked like a January exit was imminent after being left out of the side in early parts of the campaign. But as the season progressed, the winger has carried on delivering world-class performances, as one of the stars in this Manchester United team.
After netting in their last outing against Stoke City at Old Trafford, Martial will be looking to build on this moving forward as he looks to add to his impressive goalscoring tally that currently stands at 10.
Operating in a similar position to the South American Alexis Sanchez, the 22-year-old’s recent rise in performance could see their possible new signing spend some time out on the bench.
Jesse Lingard
The 25-year-old has been a shining light in this Manchester United side so far this campaign, as his mid-season excellence looks set to make him a contender for their Player of the Year award.
Having become one of the first names on Mourinho’s team-sheet in recent times, Jesse Lingard hasn’t failed to impress after scoring four goals in his last five Manchester United appearances.
With Burnley next on the agenda, he’ll be sure to make another start for the Red Devils, after saving the day in the return fixture on Boxing Day with his two goals salvaging a draw at Old Trafford.
Nevertheless, with Alexis Sanchez looking to occupy one of the attacking positions, another star performance today from Lingard could shut the door on any chance of the Chilean breaking into the side.
