Burnley team news for United clash: Top goalscorer unavailable and three players sidelined

Burnley are preparing to host Manchester United at Turf Moor in Saturday’s 8pm kick-off. 

The Red Devils return to Premier League action after tasting defeat in their Champions League opener vs. Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Erik ten Hag could be granted the return of Raphael Varane and Mason Mount amongst other currently-sidelined players, but still must navigate an ever-growing injury list at Old Trafford.

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As for the Clarets, they’ll be without their top goalscorer of the campaign so far Lyle Foster, who has found the back of the net on two occasions this term. He was shown a red card in Monday’s 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, so will serve the first of this three-match suspension.

Vincent Kompany told the media that no other fitness issues have flagged up in his squad leading up to the game, meaning Vitinho could have recovered from his knee problem in time to play the M16 outfit.

Darko Churlinov, Hjalmar Ekdal and Michael Obafemi are all confirmed to be unavailable, so Jay Rodriguez – who has scored against United four times – could lead the line.

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