United boss Mourinho made a total of three changes to the side that lost to Spurs with Victor Lindelöf replacing the injured Phil Jones as Chris Smalling’s partner at the back whilst Marouane Fellaini made his first start of the season in a midfield three alongside Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba. Alexis also came back into the starting XI after a substitute appearance on Monday night.
A minute’s silence was held before kick-off in the name of Jimmy McIlroy who was regarded as one of Burnley's greatest ever players, having played 497 matches and scored 131 goals for the Clarets.