Manchester United travel to Turf Moor to face Burnley this Wednesday, January 7, 2026, for a high-stakes midweek encounter that marks a new chapter for the club.
The Red Devils enter this match under the guidance of caretaker manager Darren Fletcher, following the shock departure of Ruben Amorim on Monday. Currently sitting in 6th place, United are desperate for their first win of the new year after a gritty 1-1 draw against Leeds United at Elland Road.
In a major boost for the squad, captain Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount are set to return to the matchday squad after recovering from injuries, though they may start on the bench.
However, Fletcher will be without the injured Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, and Kobbie Mainoo, while Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo
remain away on international duty at AFCON. United will look to the attacking duo of Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko to secure three points and provide a much-needed “new manager bounce.”
Burnley
Burnley, led by Scott Parker, are currently fighting for survival at the bottom end of the table. The Clarets are in desperate need of a result after a heavy 2-0 defeat to Brighton in their last outing.
Despite their struggles, Burnley have shown flashes of resilience at Turf Moor. They are hoping to welcome back Lyle Foster and former Red Hannibal Mejbri following their early exits from AFCON. However, the home side is dealing with a severe injury crisis, with Josh Cullen, Zeki Amdouni, and Zian Flemming all ruled out.
Burnley will rely on the pace of Jaidon Anthony and the physicality of Armando Broja to exploit a depleted Manchester United defense and pull off a massive upset.
Match Details and Kick-off Time
| Country / Time Zone | Kick-off Time |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom (GMT) | 8:15 PM |
| Spain / France (CET) | 9:15 PM |
| United States (Eastern Time – EST) | 3:15 PM |
| India (IST) | 1:45 AM (Thursday, Jan 8) |
The fixture is hosted at Turf Moor, Burnley, where Manchester United have won five of their last six visits.
TV Channels for Burnley v. Manchester United
United Kingdom: The match will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage begins at 6:00 PM GMT.
United States: Fans can watch the game via Peacock Premium and select coverage on USA Network.
Canada: Live coverage is available exclusively on fuboTV Canada.
Australia: The game is broadcast live on Optus Sport.
Live Streaming and Digital Options
- Sky Go: Available for UK subscribers on laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.
- NOW: Viewers in the UK can stream the match with a Day or Month Membership without a long-term contract.
- Peacock: Fans in the US can stream the full match live with a Premium subscription.
- MUTV: The official club channel will provide live radio commentary and full match highlights shortly after the final whistle.
- Club Apps: Both the Man Utd Official App and Burnley FC App will feature live “Match Center” updates and stats.
