MANCHESTER UNITED have been held by Burnley in a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor.
Jay Rodriguez levelled it up two minutes into the second half following Paul Pogba’s opener. Cristiano Ronaldo came on as a late substitute for Edinson Cavani.
- Result: Burnley 1-1 Man Utd
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- Burnley XI: Pope, Roberts, Tarkowski, Mee, Pieters, McNeil, Brownhill, Westwood, Cornet, Rodriguez, Weghorst
- Man Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Shaw, McTominay, Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Sancho, Rashford, Cavani
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That’s all from Turf Moor
Burnley hold Man Utd to a draw after a strong display at Turf Moor.
However, they still have a huge fight on their hands when it comes to survival in the Premier League.
Man Utd will be disappointed with the result, especially after they had two disallowed goals.
The Red Devils return to Old Trafford this weekend to take on Southampton.
Meanwhile, the Clarets host Liverpool.
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Sean Dyche reacts
“First half was a slow one from our point of view.”
“Second half we really took the game on which I was really happy to see.”
“Our defensive structure has served us well on many occasions.”
“Second half the whole team started working better.”
“I’m pleased for him [Rodriguez] it’s a really good goal.”
“It’s onwards and upwards.”
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Ralf Rangnick reacts
“We scored three goals. I thought especially the second one that was disallowed…. It was a very soft decision.”
“I thought we controlled and dominated the game.”
“We were not aggressive enough in the first 20 minutes [of the second half].”
“We didn’t defend the whole situation well.”
“We should have won the game.”
“One point from a performance like this is just not enough.”
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Jay Rodriguez’s crucial second-half equalizer marked his 100th career league goal.
It was also his first goal in 50 games.
Credit: Alamy Full Time – Burnley 1-1 Man Utd
Burnley put up a fantastic fight this evening and managed to hold the Red Devils to a draw to secure the point.
However, Dyche’s side are now one point FURTHER from safety after Newcastle defeated Everton 3-1 this evening.
Credit: Reuters Full Time – Burnley 1-1 Man Utd
Man Utd were dominant throughout the majority of the game but failed to make the most out of their chances.
This result could prove to be a big blow in their battle for a place in the top four.
Credit: Getty Full Time – Burnley 1-1 Man Utd
A goal from Jay Rodriguez clinches a crucial point for Burnley which could prove to be huge in their fight to stay in the Premier League.
Man Utd will be disappointed with their second 1-1 draw in four days.
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The Red Devils have a late chance to take the three points.
Fernandes strikes with a low driven effort from the edge of the box, but Pope clears away.
They are throwing everything at Burnley now.
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Burnley make another change.
Barnes comes on to replace Rodriguez.
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The Red Devils make another change.
Rashford is replaced by Elanga.
5 minutes to go…
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Burnley create another goalscoring opportunity as the ball is crossed into Weghorst.
He manages to get around Maguire before flicking a shot towards the target, but De Gea saves.
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Man Utd make another change.
Lingard replaces McTominay in midfield.
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Man Utd are beginning to take back control of the game.
The ball is passed to Varane in the box who attempts to shoot with an audacious flick, but Pope clears away.
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Brownhill is booked for attempting to hold Pogba back as he travelled towards goal.
The ball is crossed into the box, but nobody can get a shot away.
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Fernandes sends a free kick into the box, but the ball travels straight through the defence and is cleared away.
This game could go either way.
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Pogba strikes on the edge of the penalty area but Weghorst and Tarkowski put their bodies on the line to keep the ball out.
Tarkowski looks like he has picked up a head injury in the process, but continues to play on.
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Both sides make their first substitutions of the game.
Ronaldo comes on to replace Cavani for Man Utd.
Lennon comes on to replace Cornet, who looks to have picked up an injury.
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Burnley break forward again as Rodriguez drives into the box before sending the ball towards the penalty spot.
Nothing comes of it in the end and the ball goes out for a goal kick.
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Maguire is booked for a challenge on Rodriguez.
The defender only receives a yellow, but Burnley believe it should be a red as they argue that Rodriguez was the last man through on goal.
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Burnley come close to taking the lead again!
Weghorst drives into the box before unleashing a strike which hits the side netting.
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The Clarets have come out all guns blazing for the second half.
Dyche’s side are now the ones pressing high and have been causing problems for Man Utd’s defence.
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Burnley almost score a second!
Weghorst receives the ball before striking with a half-volley.
The effort looks like it’ll end up in the bottom left corner, but De Gea does well to make a great save and keeps it out.
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Weghorst receives the ball in the final third before making a turn and sending both McTominay and Maguire the wrong way.
He sends it through to Rodriguez who drives towards goal before placing the ball in the bottom left corner.
A huge moment for the Clarets!
What a start to the second half!
Credit: Reuters 47. GOOOAAAAALLLLLL BURNLEYYYYYYY!!!!!
Rodriguez levels the score!!!!
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