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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 results is notable for all the wrong factors. During the contemporary football age, no United manager has recorded fewer points per game, or achieved a standing as poor as 15th place. Examining the archives, you have to return to Frank O'Farrell in 1972 to find a Red Devils' gaffer who lost a larger share of matches. Additionally, he famously etched his name in the team's history by experiencing a loss in a final to Tottenham, specifically Postecoglou's iteration of the North London club.

Football, though, is not often that simple. In spite of the scrutiny of his tactical approach, Amorim leaves behind a team in a much stronger condition than that which he inherited. Earlier this season, following a victory over Brighton, Danny Welbeck reported that teammates were hailing United as the finest team they had played against in some time. The football in a exhilarating four-all stalemate with Bournemouth was equally hopeful and thrilling.

Although it is hard to contest the termination—especially given it was said to be caused by his criticism of superiors with even worse histories—Amorim's downfall was in the end stymied by atrocious fortune. Had injuries to vital personnel not coincided with the loss of other important members, he could still be in the position—possibly even.

Fresh Start for United

As a result, Fletcher steps into a fairly stable scenario. Important figures like Mason Mount, Fernandes, and Kobbie Mainoo are back to fitness, while Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo will soon be back from the African tournament. Merely careful management of this talented roster ought to be adequate to secure a finish in the European spots and, with it, European football for the following term—probably in the prestigious Champions League.

Burnley's Daunting Task

Vincent Kompany's team, though, are unlikely to roll over. Even with boasting only a dozen points and losing 3 of their most recent five matches, their performances have often been better than the outcomes indicate. Boss Scott Parker will surely have his squad revved up to get after United who are likely to play an XI that has never played together, set up in a setup they have been denied for more than a year.

Match begins: 20:15 GMT.