Man United return to Old Trafford after crashing out of the Carabao Cup to Grimsby
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Manchester United will return to Old Trafford with their tail between their legs as they face Burnley in the Premier League following their humiliating Carabao Cup exit to fourth-tier Grimsby.
Ruben Amorim in already under immense pressure in the United dugout, with the Red Devils still yet to win a game this season.
Benjamin Sesko is in line to start again up top as he looks to bed in, while new signings Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have a point to prove after both missing penalties in the shootout at Blundell Park.
Burnley, meanwhile, are in good spirits after notching their first win of the campaign last weekend, recording a 2-0 triumph against fellow Premier League newbies Sunderland.
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Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Man United’s Premier League clash against Burnley.
Ruben Amorim’s side return to Old Trafford with their tail between their legs after suffering Carabao Cup humiliation at the hands of fourth-tier Grimsby in midweek.
Can the Red Devils bounce back and deliver a first win of the season? Or will things go from diabolically bad to that much worse?
Stay tuned for all the build-up, team news and action!
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