Manchester United were denied victory in their first game since the sacking of head coach Ruben Amorim as relegation-threatened Burnley fought back to claim only their third point in 12 games.
2025/2026 Premier League
2-2
Match Report
Benjamin Sesko's second-half brace had turned the game around after Ayden Heaven's unfortunate own goal at Turf Moor but the Premier League strugglers found an equaliser as United missed the chance to go fourth just two days after Ruben Amorim's sacking.
Burnley did not have a shot on target in the first half but they did not need one to lead at the break, Bashir Humphreys' cross deflected beyond Senne Lammens after taking a wicked deflection off the unfortunate Ayden Heaven that saw the ball loop into the net.
United, playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation, had ample opportunities to level it up before the interval but Sesko had a hat-trick of chances saved by Martin Dubravka. Humphreys and Maxime Esteve cleared efforts off the line. Lisandro Martinez had a goal disallowed.
Fletcher switched Matheus Cunha and Bruno Fernandes at the interval, the change reaping dividends with the skipper threaded a pass through for Sesko to finish emphatically. The Slovenian then converted Patrick Dorgu's cross for a second goal.
Credit to Burnley for finding a response thanks to Anthony, the substitute cutting in on his left foot and firing an unstoppable shot high beyond Lammens. United youngster Shea Lacey almost responded in kind but saw his effort come back off the bar.
Instead, it is a third straight draw for United - against Wolves, Leeds and Burnley. Fletcher was serenaded by the away support, nevertheless, as Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada looked on. A time of change off the pitch but another tough result on it.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
7' Casemiro shoots into row
9' Good link with Šeško and Dorgu, but the latter’s heavy touch ends the move
13' OWN GOAL! It is HEAVEN who makes the mistake! Burnley 1-0 Man Utd
20' Casemiro's crossing cannot find the teammate
23' Bruno tries to find Šeško, but his headed effort can’t be flicked on fast enough
27' Cunha header cleared off the line
28' Martínez scores, but goal ruled out for a foul
31' Lucas' shot wide out
41' Yellow Card! Hannibal booked
43' CLOSE! Incredible header from Šeško is well saved
47' Dorgu shot cleared off the line
50' GOAL! Benjamin Šeško equalises for Manchester United! Burnley 1-1 Man Utd
56' Close! Heaven's header wide out
60' GOAL! Šeško gets ANOTHER to turn it around for Man United! Burnley 1-2 Man Utd
66' Burnley didnt give up. Jaidon Anthony spectacular goal! Burnley 2-2 Man Utd
74' Cunha and Casemiro off,Mainoo and Zirkzee coming on
75' Match Event for Burnley vs Man Utd
Line-ups
Burnley XI: Dubravka, Walker, Josh Laurent, Edwards, Florentino, Hannibal, Armando Broja, Maxime Estève, Bashir Humphreys, L. Ugochukwu, Lucas Pires
Subs: Barnes, Larsen, Hjalmar Ekdal, Lyle Foster, Oliver Sonne, Loum Tchaouna, Jaidon Anthony, Quilindschy Hartman, Max Weiß
Man Utd XI: Casemiro, Luke Shaw, Bruno Fernandes, Dalot, Ugarte, Lisandro Martinez, Matheus Cunha, Senne Lammens, Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu, Ayden Heaven
Subs: Maguire, Mount, Altay Bayındır, Malacia, Zirkzee, Mainoo, Yoro, Jack Fletcher, Shea Lacey