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Burnley v Manchester United – Fascinating Facts

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This Saturday, Manchester United are at Turf Moor, taking on Burnley in a Premier League fixture.

But what do the record and form books show when it comes to the outcome of the game?

Here`s a few facts and figures that you may find interesting.

? The reciprocating fixture, this season, saw Manchester United draw 2-2, but United only salvaged a point courtesy of a late stoppage time goal from Jesse Lingard.

? But, the results, in the last 24 meetings between the two sides, in all competitions, favour United, with Burnley registering just the 1 win, a 1-0 win in August 2009.

? That game, at Turf Moor, was the only time United have conceded in their last 9 visits to the home of Burnley Football Club.

? Burnley enter this fixture on a bad run of form, they`ve won none of their last 6 Premier League fixtures.

? Manchester United enter this fixture on a 7 game unbeaten run, winning 4 and drawing 3.

? The last 5 away matches have seen United pick up 13 points whilst also scoring 13 goals.

? When it comes to clean-sheets this season, David de Gea leads the way with 13, including clean-sheets in each of his last 3 appearances.

? Paul Pogba is becoming United`s assist king, the Frenchman has a joint-high 9 this season, including 4 in his last 2 games.

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