United held to draw at Burnley in Fletcher’s first game | OneFootball

Manchester United were held 2-2 at Burnley in their first match since Ruben Amorim’s sacking, with interim boss Darren Fletcher left frustrated as the Red Devils missed a chance to claim all three points.

The hosts took an early lead when Ayden Heaven’s deflected header found the net, giving the hosts the advantage at the break.

United quickly responded after the interval as Benjamin Sesko scored twice in a 10-minute spell, both precise first-time finishes, to put the visitors ahead.

However, Burnley fought back and Jaidon Anthony produced a stunning equaliser to make it 2-2, denying United victory.

Despite dominating the match, United were repeatedly denied by goal-line clearances, a disallowed Lisandro Martinez goal, and some fine saves. Sesko missed the chance to complete a hat-trick, while 18-year-old Shea Lacey struck the bar with a curling effort in the closing minutes.

United created the better chances throughout and reverted to a traditional 4-2-3-1 formation, but were forced to settle for a point. The draw leaves Manchester United in sixth place, while Burnley pick up only their third point in 12 games.

Incidents: The story of the match

Burnley Official Line-ups:

Martin Dúbravka, Kyle Walker, Maxime Estève, Bashir Humphreys, Lucas Pires, Florentino Luís, Lesley Ugochukwu, Josh Laurent, Hannibal Mejbri, Marcus Edwards, Armando Broja

Manchester United Official Line-ups:

Senne Lammens, Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven, Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw, Patrick Dorgu, Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha

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The match begins

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Opportunity wasted. Casemiro from Manchester United attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

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GOAL Manchester United: Ayden Heaven (Manchester United) socres an own goal!

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Opportunity wasted. Lucas Pires from Burnley attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.

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Missed opportunity! Manuel Ugarte from Manchester United took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Casemiro.

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Missed opportunity. Manuel Ugarte of Manchester United attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it sailed high and wide to the right following a corner kick.

It's now Burnley 1, Manchester United 1. Benjamin Sesko from Manchester United scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, placing it into the left corner of the net. The assist comes from Bruno Fernandes, who delivered a perfectly timed through ball.

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GOAL Manchester United: Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) scores!

Benjamin Sesko scores goal number 3 in the competition (17 matches) Benjamin Sesko scores goal number 5 for his team (19 matches)

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Opportunity wasted. Lisandro Martínez from Manchester United attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went off target.

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Missed opportunity. Matheus Cunha from Manchester United attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went over the goal and to the right after a corner kick.

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Missed opportunity! Ayden Heaven from Manchester United attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it went just wide. The assist came from Bruno Fernandes, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

Burnley 1, Manchester United 2. Benjamin Sesko scores for Manchester United with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Patrick Dorgu, who delivered a precise cross.

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GOAL Manchester United: Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) scores!

Benjamin Sesko scores goal number 4 in the competition (17 matches) Benjamin Sesko scores goal number 5 for his team (19 matches)

It's now Burnley 2, Manchester United 2. Jaidon Anthony scores for Burnley with a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, finding the top left corner of the net. The assist comes from Marcus Edwards.

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GOAL Burnley: Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) scores!

Jaidon Anthony scores goal number 5 in the competition (20 matches)

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Opportunity wasted. Patrick Dorgu from Manchester United attempted a header from the center of the box but it went wide to the left.

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Opportunity wasted. Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went just wide. The assist came from Patrick Dorgu.

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Missed opportunity. Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the goal.

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The referee whistles for the end of the match