Jesse Lingard caused a stir online last week when he declared himself fit and available for action contrary to reports from Manchester United. Edinson Cavani was also not part of the squad in the shock defeat to Boro. However, Ragnick emphasized that both men will be involved in the trip to Lancashire. He said:
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Manchester United will be looking to bounce back against the Clarets following their disappointing elimination from the FA Cup.
Manchester United’s February fixtures offer a chance to get their campaign back on track
Manchester United’s inconsistent form this season has seen them eliminated from both domestic competitions, leaving the UEFA Champions League as their only hope for a trophy. The Red Devils are a very long way off the levels required to compete in the continent. The reality is that their trophy drought could enter a sixth year.
It’s not too much of a different story in the Premier League, where they find themselves in a tight battle to secure a top-four finish.
Manchester United currently occupies the coveted fourth position in the table but only two points separate them from seventh-placed Tottenham. Furthermore, Spurs and Arsenal have a few games in hand, which makes Ragnick’s task even more complicated.
However, a source of hope for fans of the club is their relatively kind run of fixtures in February. The Old Trafford outfit are due to play Burnley, Southampton, Brighton and Leeds over the next few weeks.
Considering the club’s erratic form, nothing can be guaranteed. However, if United can string together some positive results in the next few weeks, it could boost their confidence heading into their Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.
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