Dream Manchester United weekend as injured star returns and Arsenal do them a favour

Manchester United will be looking to build on Wednesday's 4-2 victory over Sheffield United when Burnley visit Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.

The Reds, who beat the Clarets 1-0 back in September, reclaimed sixth place with three points against the bottom-of-the-table Blades, who twice led. United moved back above Newcastle United, who occupied sixth at kick-off on Wednesday evening, after they lost 2-0 at Crystal Palace.

As a result, Erik ten Hag's side are now within seven points of fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, whom they can move to within four points of with another win on Saturday. Spurs are not in action until Sunday this weekend, facing north London rivals Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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The win over Sheffield United marked a first Premier League win in almost seven weeks for for the Reds, meaning they will be determined to use that as a platform to build on ahead of the final three weeks of the campaign. With that said, MEN Sport has had a close look at what a perfect weekend would like for the Reds as they aim to bring April to a close on a high.

United don't do comfortable and routine victories, do they? Even against the division's bottom club they made life hard for themselves, twice having to come from behind to secure all three points.

Similarly to the Blades, however, Burnley have struggled this season and are in danger of making a swift return to the Championship. The Clarets have won just five matches in the league all season, meaning United should be confident enough to get the job done without too