Why Manchester United have named an unchanged XI vs Burnley

Erik ten Hag is looking to build routines in the Manchester United side after he named an unchanged team for their clash with Burnley.

United are back in action when they host Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon and will be looking to build upon their midweek win over Sheffield United.

Ten Hag has named an unchanged side from the team that twice came from behind to win 4-2 on Wednesday night, with Antony keeping his place in attack ahead of Amad.

The only change to the United squad sees Mason Mount return to the bench with academy defender Habeeb Ogunneye missing out from the final matchday side. Scott McTominay overcame a late fitness test to feature from the bench against Sheffield United in midweek but has not been deemed fit enough to start today.

Speaking ahead of the match, the United manager explained his selection for the clash: “That’s one of the reasons why we stay the same, to bring those routines in,” he told MUTV ahead of kick-off.

“But also we have to take an eye on the load of the players. Scott McTominay is not fit for 90 minutes. Definitely can play for a half or 30 minutes, but we have to manage the game load.”

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

Subs: Bayindir, Amrabat, Mount, Amad, McTominay, Forson, Amass, Jackson, Wheatley.