Burnley vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction tonight
United ended a run of three consecutive defeats as Bruno Fernandes struck the winner at Turf Moor
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes struck a sublime volley to earn a 1-0 victory at Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday as Erik ten Hag’s side ended a three-match losing streak in all competitions.
The Portuguese got on the end of a pinpoint Jonny Evans pass on the stroke of halftime to dispatch a first-time finish past Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.
Evans had already had a goal disallowed for United although Burnley had plenty of chances of their own and were unfortunate to be behind at the interval.
The visitors were more comfortable after the break with Burnley’s patient football unable to create clear-cut chances.
United’s third victory of the season lifted them into eighth place in the standings with nine points from six games. Burnley have one point from five games and are bottom on goal difference.
Burnley 0-1 Manchester United
50’ Dalot has a throw-in in a dangerous area, and it takes Burnley a few goes to clear, but in the end Ramsey has conceded a throw-in almost at the corner.
Burnley 0-1 Manchester United
49’ Not much to talk about so far in the second half, there has been a slight lack of urgency from both teams after a busy opening 30 seconds or so.
Burnley 0-1 Manchester United
48’ Both sides just settling down into the second half here. United with the advantage.
Burnley 0-1 Manchester United
46’ Burnley off the mark straight away and chasing down everything, they’ve clearly had a talking to at half time from manager Kompany, although the fans are a bit more subdued after the goal.
Burnley 0-1 Manchester United
46’ And the second half is underway, Manchester United with the kick off.
HT: Burnley 0-1 Manchester United
The teams are back out and the second half is about to get underway.
HT: Burnley 0-0 Manchester United
Paul Robinson was gushing about Fernandes’ strike on BBC 5Live at half time, saying: “We have seen one of the goals of the season already tonight there from Bruno Fernandes.
“I can’t tell you how hard that technique is to execute. The ball comes from Evans inside the centre circle, on an angle, and Fernandes watches it all the way onto his right foot.
“He doesn’t try to take it down or even take a touch, he hits it first time on the volley, smashing it past James Trafford. Nothing the Burnley keeper could do with it, a fantastic strike!”
HT: Burnley 0-1 Manchester United
Here are some photos from the first half at Turf Moor:
HT: Burnley 0-1 Manchester United
49’ Hojland was just offside there, fortunately for Burnley his shot was over the bar, but they might be slightly concerned at the space opening up for United who have the lead after a stunning goal from Bruno Fernandes.
Just the one goal separates the sides, but Burnley have also had opportunities at the other end, including hitting the post
GOAL: Fernandes! Burnley 0-1 Manchester United
45 + 1 mins: Evans has picked out Fernandes with a perfect pass and the technique to finish was just perfect.
Fernandes drops into the space between the left back and centre back, hits it first time on the volley into the far corner, and there is nothing Burnley or goalkeeper Trafford can do anything about that.
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