Softfootball understands that Manchester United’s frustrating habit of dropping points continued as they were held to a 2–2 draw by Burnley, following a recent 1–1 draw against Leeds United and a 1–1 draw against Wolves.
After the game Manchester United shared a video of their players thanking the fans for their support via their official X account.
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It was a night that summed up their season so far: plenty of pressure, flashes of quality, but not quite enough control.
The build-up was dominated by the shock sacking of Rúben Amorim, with Darren Fletcher stepping in as interim boss. Yet, despite the off-field drama, the opening moments felt all too familiar. United even found themselves behind against a Burnley side winless in 11 matches.
There was an element of luck in the opener though, as Bashir Humphreys’ cross deflected off Ayden Heaven’s leg and looped awkwardly into the far corner.
United’s response was steady rather than explosive. Bruno Fernandes, back in the starting XI, delivered a teasing cross that Benjamin Šeško headed straight at Martin Dúbravka.
Moments later, Matheus Cunha thought he’d equalised, only for Humphreys to clear his header off the line. Lisandro Martínez then swept home from the resulting corner, but celebrations were cut short as the goal was ruled out for a foul on Kyle Walker, much to Fletcher’s visible frustration.
The pressure kept building before the break. Šeško forced a fine fingertip save, while Manuel Ugarte dragged a decent chance just wide. It felt inevitable that United would score, and five minutes after the restart, they finally did. Fernandes slipped in a clever pass, and Šeško finished calmly into the far corner.
United poured forward after that. Fernandes rattled the post, and Heaven somehow headed wide from close range. The second goal arrived ten minutes after Šeško’s first goal, with Šeško charging across the near post to convert Patrick Dorgu’s cross, his brace putting United in control.
Burnley struck back when substitute Jaidon Anthony curled a superb left-footed effort beyond the keeper. United pushed late on, Shea Lacey hitting the bar and firing another effort wide.
A point does little for United’s top-four hopes, while Burnley simply extend a long, winless run. Another missed chance, and another familiar feeling at full-time.
