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The former manager's time at the Red Devils is considered by many to have been a notable letdown. Statistically speaking, his record is remarkable for all the negative causes. During the contemporary football age, not a single Man Utd boss has recorded a lower points average, or achieved a standing as poor as 15th place. Delving further back, you have to return to Frank O'Farrell in the early seventies to find a United boss who lost a larger share of matches. Additionally, he famously carved a niche in United's annals by suffering a cup final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, namely Postecoglou's iteration of Tottenham.

Football, however, is not often that simple. Regardless of the negative press of his tactical approach, Amorim departs from a club in a significantly improved state than the one he inherited. In a prior match this term, following a win against Brighton, Danny Welbeck shared that teammates were lauding United as the most impressive team they had faced in a while. Their football in a exhilarating 4-4 draw with Bournemouth was both encouraging and exhilarating.

Although it is difficult to dispute the decision to sack him—especially given it was said to be sparked by his remarks regarding bosses with even worse track records—his exit was ultimately hampered by awful fortune. If the absence of crucial stars not occurred alongside the unavailability of other important members, he could still be in the position—maybe thriving.

Fletcher Takes the Reins

As a result, the interim boss Fletcher inherits a fairly positive scenario. Key figures like Mount, Bruno Fernandes, and Kobbie Mainoo are available again, while Amad Diallo and Mbeumo will in the near future be back from the Afcon. Simply careful husbandry of this skilled squad ought to be sufficient to guarantee a top-five finish and, with it, European competition for the coming campaign—probably in the elite European Cup.

Burnley's Tough Test

The home side, but, won't make things easy. Despite boasting only twelve points and having lost 3 of their previous five matches, their showings have frequently been more impressive than the outcomes suggest. Manager Parker will surely have his team revved up to get after the visitors who are set to start an lineup that has lacked cohesion, deployed in a system they have been denied for more than a year.

Match begins: 8:15 in the evening GMT.