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Manchester United are about to regain their identity under Erik ten Hag but it could come at a cost

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Burnley have done the double over Manchester United this season, but they lost the only match that mattered. Vincent Kompany's side were victorious again in a behind-closed-doors match at Carrington in midweek, having also won there back in August of last year.

Bruno Fernandes netted a glorious goal when the two sides met at Turf Moor in the Premier League. In both of those defeats, context is key.

Eight of the 15 players involved for United in the first meeting had never played for the first team, while Burnley played their strongest XI for the first half.

The team that lost this week was focused on fitness rather than winning. READ MORE: United hold behind closed doors game for returning players LATEST: United sitting on 'revolutionary' Old Trafford answer after £649m reveal Erik ten Hag is looking to gradually ease his injured players back into action after some long spells on the sidelines, and a few of those could make a competitive appearance against Newport County this weekend.

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