They don’t make things easy for themselves – Ex-Chelsea striker gives prediction for Manchester United vs Burnley

Fresh off beating Sheffield United 4-2, Manchester United play host to Burnley at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.

Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton is backing Manchester United to win this game against Burnley, but he expects that it won’t be easy.

He predicted for BBC: “Manchester United never seem to make things easy for themselves, as they showed again in midweek.

“The one time I predict them to win a game, against bottom side Sheffield United, they ended up going behind twice before turning it around.

“Burnley have given themselves a chance of staying up and, if you look at their recent performances, they have been pretty consistent.

“The Clarets’ results have improved too – they have only lost one of their past seven games, and would have picked up more than 10 points if not for some costly goalkeeper errors.

“So, they will be up for this one, and they already gave United a close game at Turf Moor earlier in the season, when they lost out to a brilliant Bruno Fernandes volley.

“I don’t always agree with Fernandes’ antics, but he is such an important player for Erik ten Hag’s side. After rescuing them against the Blades on Wednesday, he will probably help them get over the line in this game too.

“Sutton’s prediction: 2-1”