Manchester United clashed heads with Burnley at Turf Moor earlier tonight as they focused on securing a victory on the road in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a slow start to the game and conc...
Manchester United clashed heads with Burnley at Turf Moor earlier tonight as they focused on securing a victory on the road in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 13th minute when Ayden Heaven scored an unfortunate own goal. Darren Fletcher’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.
Benjamin Sesko equalised for Man United in the 50th minute before going on to score again at the hour mark. However, Jaiden Anthony equalised for the home side just six minutes later. The contest finished with the Mancunian club earning a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Turf Moor.
Let’s take a look at how each Manchester United player fared during the clash against Burnley.
He failed to make a save in the game and conceded two goals tonight.
RB: Diogo Dalot – 7/10
Dalot was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.
CB: Ayden Heaven – 6/10
He conceded an unfortunate own goal early in the game and failed to keep things tidy defensively.
CB: Lisandro Martinez – 7/10
Martinez was far from convincing on the defensive third of the pitch and was a good presence on the ball.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND – JANUARY 07: Manuel Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United look on following the Premier League match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor on January 07, 2026 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
LB: Luke Shaw – 7/10
Shaw was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.
CM: Manuel Ugarte – 6.5/10
He anchored the midfield well and made a couple of decent runs with the ball.
CM: Casemiro – 7/10
Casemiro came back to defend when he could and engineered some inviting chances for his teammates to score.
RW: Patrick Dorgu – 8/10
He was a constant menace on the right flank and ended the game with an assist to his name.
CAM: Bruno Fernandes – 8/10
Fernandez orchestrated a handful of promising chances for others around him and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
LW: Matheus Cunha – 7/10
He managed to shine at times, but there was no goal for him.
ST: Benjamin Sesko – 9/10
Sesko was a real menace up top and managed to score a brace in the second half.
Substitutes:
CB: Leny Yoro – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
RAM: Mason Mount – 6/10
He made one good chance in the final third.
CM: Kobbie Mainoo – 6.5/10
Mainoo made two decent runs with the ball.
CAM: Joshua Zirkzee – 6/10
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