Manchester United vs Burnley LIVE: Red Devils aim for convincing result after back-to-back disappointing wins – kick-off time, team news and how to follow

Manchester United host Burnley at Old Trafford this afternoon aiming for back-to-back wins and finishing the season strong.

The Red Devils They were forced to come back twice against the bottom of the table Sheffield United last time before winning 4-2.

That disappointing performance followed another in the FA Cup against Coventryleaving the pressure built up Erik ten Hag despite consecutive victories.

Vincent Kompany Clarets They are the next team to visit Old Trafford and could surprise United as they continue to fight for their lives.

Man United vs Burnley: Pay cuts at Old Trafford

talkSPORT understands that Ten Hag and his Man United players will be forced to accept salary cuts for not reaching Champions League.

The Dutchman has it written in his contract that his salary will be reduced by up to 25 percent for failing to finish in the top four.

The majority of United's squad will also take a hit in the pocket in an effort to make success or failure on the pitch a collective effort.

It also means Ten Hag would be entitled to a smaller compensation package if the club decides to part ways with its coach at the end of the season.

The Red Devils are currently sixth and 14 points behind Aston Villa in the Champions League positions with five games left to play.

Therefore, all of them will receive a significant reduction in their salaries once the campaign ends.

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• Burnley have picked up six points in their eight Premier League games against Manchester United at Old Trafford (W1 D3 L4), more than in nine against them at Turf Moor in the competition (5: W1 D2 L6).
• Manchester United have lost just one of their last 16 Premier League games against Burnley (W10 D5) and have scored exactly three goals in their four home wins against the Clarets in the competition.

Man United vs Burnley: teams

Manchester United: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Maguire, Dalot, Eriksen, Mainoo, Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund

Substitutes: Bayindir, Amass, Jackson, Diallo, Amrabat, Forson, McTominay, Mount, Wheatley

Burnley: Muric, Assignon, O'Shea, Esteve, Vitinho, Berge, Cullen, Odobert, Bruun Larsen, Foster, Fofana

Substitutes: Trafford, Taylor, Gudmundsson, Brownhill, Rodríguez, Benson, Ekdal, Amdouni, Tresor

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• Burnley have won just one of their last 32 Premier League games against teams to finish in the top four last season (D4 L27), beating Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield in January 2021. Since that victory, the Clarets have not won in 18 such matches. games (D2 L16), losing the last nine in a row.
• Nine of the 11 goals Manchester United have conceded against Burnley in the Premier League have come in home games. Of all the teams that have conceded more than 10 goals against each other in the competition, this is the highest percentage that has been conceded in home games (82%).

Man United vs Burnley: What was said?

Ten Hag called his team to cut your mistakes after being forced to come from behind twice in their victory over Sheffield United.

He said: “The team showed resilience and it's not easy when you lose the game against a compact team, like Sheffield United did.

“We beat them, we were calm, we didn't let them run and we created many opportunities.

“We can't keep making mistakes like that, and at the highest level if you want to achieve your goals, if you want to win trophies, then you have to stop this process.

“We have to stay focused, these mistakes cannot be allowed. Because you make your life easier when you don't make mistakes.”

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• Burnley have only lost one of their last seven Premier League games (W2 D4). With their 4-1 win at Sheffield United last time out, they are looking to win consecutive away games in the top flight for the first time since May 2021.
• Manchester United have never lost a Premier League home match against the previous season's second division champions, winning 24 and drawing seven of their 31 such matches.

Man United vs Burnley: how to follow

This Premier League clash will take place on Saturday, April 27.

Kick-off at Old Trafford is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.

The game will not be broadcast live on television due to the 3:00 p.m. blackout.

talkSPORT will keep you up to date with the action on GameDay Live with Adrian Durham.