While the third game of a Premier League season traditionally isn’t a must-win – today’s fixture at Old Trafford could prove crucial in determining the future of Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim.
The Red Devils suffered one of the worst losses in their long and storied history on Wednesday – as the North West club fell to League Two side Grimsby Town in a huge upset in the second round of the Carabao Cup.
It marks yet another disappointing result for a club who have underachieved greatly in recent seasons – and should they fall to promoted side Burnley at home this afternoon – don’t be surprised if the calls for Amorim’s sacking gather steam.

Burnley are 13/2 underdogs with Sky Bet to upset Manchester United at Old Trafford today
The 40-year-old, who took over in November, 2024 – has now lost 17 and won just 16 of his 45 games in charge at United.
Despite their dreadful showing midweek, Manchester United are huge favourites with Sky Bet to claim their first win of the season.
At the time of writing – Bruno Fernandes and Co are the best-backed at 1/3.
Meanwhile, if you’re tipping United to be on the wrong end of another upset loss – Burnley are 13/2 outsiders to reign supreme.
Lastly, a draw is the second best-backed result in the market at 4/1.
In addition to the head-to-head odds outlined above – there are four Price Boosts on offer for this contest.
The first two boosts require Leny Yoro to commit 1+ fouls, and Casemiro to be carded.
The odds for those two bets have been enhanced to 1/1 and 4/1 respectively according to Sky Bet.Â
Casemiro received a yellow card in Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Fulham last time out. Additionally, the Brazilian has been booked 19 times in the three seasons prior to 2025-26.
Meanwhile, the other two boosts are for Bryan Mbeumo to have 3+ shots on target at 5/1, and each team to have 6+ shots on target at 9/1.
Mbeumo found the back of the net in United’s aforementioned loss Wednesday, while these two teams combined to have 17 shots on target when they last met in 2024.Â
Sky Bet odds in Full-time Result market for Manchester United vs Burnley:
Manchester United 1/3
Burnley 13/2
Draw 4/1
Sky Bet Price Boosts for Manchester United vs Burnley:
Leny Yoro to commit 1+ fouls WAS 4/5 NOW 1/1
Casemiro to be carded WAS 10/3 NOW 4/1
Bryan Mbeumo to have 3+ shots on target WAS 4/1 NOW 5/1
Each team to have 6+ shots on target WAS 8/1 NOW 9/1
- All odds are correct at the time of publicationÂ