Manchester United pundits in agreement ahead of Burnley test

Manchester United travel to Burnley tonight knowing how important it will be for their season if they can end their run of defeats.

United were beaten last time out in the Premier League at home to Brighton and Hove Albion and matters were made worse in midweek when a 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich included a howler from Andre Onana. Fortunately in football, there is always another opportunity to set the record straight just around the corner.

Vincent Kompany's side have yet to win in the top flight since their return in the summer and on paper seem like prime candidates for United to get back to winning ways. However, a trio of pundits think it is unlikely to be that straightforward.

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Speaking to BBC Sport, Sutton emphasised the importance of tonight's game. He said: "This is a must-win game for Manchester United, and also a high-pressure one - particularly for their manager Erik ten Hag to get the doubters off his back.

"Essentially, United need some good performances as well as some points. So far, they just haven't been up to the standard required. United haven't been unlucky this season, where you are left thinking they have deserved more from the games they have lost. Instead, the opposite has been the case and they have been fortunate in the games they have won.

"It feels unimaginable that they will lose again, for the fourth time in a row in all competitions, but they should not be dropping points at Turf Moor - full-stop. Burnley are still without a win and, while I was impressed by their attacking play in their draw with Nottingham Forest, I still have reservations about them at the back. Defensively, I don't know