The former Red, who is hoping for a starting berth at Turf Moor after making a recovery from various injury and illness issues this season, believes Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani are particularly threatening.
Bardsley, who appeared for the first team 18 times between 2003 and 2007, sees the addition of that pair as signifying United’s improving recruitment, and says his current side will have to live up to their reputation as tough operators if they are to take anything from the game.
“Typical Burnley I think, we’ll have to make it difficult. We know United are in good form.