United take victory over Burnley
United take victory over Burnley
Manchester United scored three first-half goals for the first time in the
Premier League since January as they swept Burnley aside at Old Trafford
to move back into the top six.
Scott McTominay’s eighth-minute curler from the edge of the area was
United’s quickest top-flight goal since the Scot scored twice in the opening
minutes against Leeds more than 12 months ago.
Jadon Sancho’s deflected effort doubled the hosts’ advantage before
Cristiano Ronaldo – who had wasted a glorious chance after being sent clean
through when the game was still goalless – tapped into an empty net after
McTominay’s shot had been touched on to a post by the Clarets keeper
Wayne Hennessey.
Aaron Lennon took advantage of a poor first touch from Eric Bailly to pull
one back for the visitors with a clinical finish into the bottom corner.
The Red Devils next game is against Wolves at Old Trafford on
Monday, 3 January.
Burnley are next in action against Leeds at Elland Road on Sunday, 2
January.