Pundits agree over Manchester United vs Burnley result prediction

Manchester United return to action in the Premier League this evening as they travel to Burnley.

Ralf Rangnick's side will be looking to bounce back from a shock FA Cup defeat to Middlesbrough on Friday night.

For Sean Dyche's men this will be their second league fixture in four days.

Burnley drew 0-0 with Watford in a result that did little to improve the fortunes of either side.

Rooted to the bottom of the league, the Clarets will be desperate to pick up three points to help their relegation battle.

Here is how both Mark Lawrenson and Paul Merson see Tuesday night's short trip to Turf Moor playing out.

"I thought we'd see a different Manchester United under Ralf Rangnick, and I thought they would press more - but it has not really happened," he explained to BBC Sport.

"He has had some decent results but they have not strung together a good performance under him for 90 minutes so far - with Friday's FA Cup defeat by Middlesbrough the latest example - so you are left thinking what on earth is the problem for them.

"United are still fourth, despite all their problems this season, but they will have to improve if they are going to stay there.

"If they are going to find some consistency, their players have to play their part too. At the moment, it seems as if there is no-one in the dressing room to rally them when they need it.

"Having said all that, United should still beat Burnley - who are bottom of the table with only one win all season. If they don't, it will probably be for the reasons we have seen already."

Prediction: Burnley 0-2 Manchester United

"Manchester United had a bad result against Middlesbrough, but I thought they played quite well in the first half," Merson told Sportskeeda.

"They don’t have much of