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Relive all the action from Turf Moor
Manchester United dropped out of the top four as Jay Rodriguez’s 100th career league goal - and first in 50 games - earned relegation-battling Burnley a well-deserved 1-1 draw at Turf Moor.
United dominated the first half as Paul Pogba, making his first Premier League start since his red card in the 5-0 capitulation to Liverpool in October, showed flashes of his brilliant best and fired the visitors in front with 18 minutes gone.
It was one of three times United had the ball in the Burnley net in the first half, with the other two ruled out, but momentum shifted radically in the second half after Rodriguez levelled in the 47th minute with the hosts then squandering chances to win it.
Sean Dyche will see it as a hugely encouraging point but will also know his side must soon find a way to accumulate them in threes if they are to survive - Newcastle’s win over Everton meant the gap to safety increased on the night to four points.
Ralf Rangnick left Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench in favour of Edinson Cavani, and pointedly said the decision was made because of the need to chase down Burnley and battle for second balls.
Dyche had promised to make it awkward for the visitors but, on the night that Burnley celebrated their 5,000th professional league game, they struggled to keep his word in the first half - allowing United too much time and space while gifting them possession.
The visitors had the ball in the net with 12 minutes gone at Turf Moor. Mike Dean blew for what was a soft foul at best on Pogba, and Bruno Fernandes whipped in the ball for Raphael Varane to head in at the far post.
United celebrated what they thought was a first goal from a set-piece this season but Dean was advised to check the pitch-side monitor. Though Varane was on, the goal was eventually ruled out as a clearly offside Harry Maguire had barged into Rodriguez as the ball came in.
It was only a temporary reprieve for Burnley. Six minutes later, Pogba left no room for debate as he thumped the ball high into the net from Luke Shaw’s pull-back after Burnley had allowed Marcus Rashford far too much space down the left.
The ball was in Burnley’s net again moments later as Ashley Westwood inadvertently poked home Rashford’s low cross, but it was quickly ruled out for a foul by Pogba on Erik Pieters in the build-up.
Burnley were left exposed down the right time after time, but United could not capitalise as the best of the chances was headed straight at Pope by Cavani.
Everything changed after the break. Burnley, whose last home league goal against United came back in 2009, did not have a shot in the first half but needed only two minutes of the second to level.
Weghorst did well to wriggle free of two defenders before turning and playing in Rodriguez, who held off Maguire before firing under David De Gea for his first league goal in 360 days.
The atmosphere changed in a moment, and Weghorst brought a fine save out of De Gea with a powerful strike from 20 yards before Pieters flashed a volley narrowly wide from the resulting corner.
United’s problems continued as Rodriguez span around Maguire, who hauled him back and was grateful to see only a yellow card.
After seeing Connor Roberts blaze over another decent chance, Rangnick sent for Ronaldo in the 67th minute.
United slowly regained some initiative - Varane’s cute drag-back was blocked by Mee in the 79th minute before Ronaldo headed over - but Burnley defended doggedly, roared on by Turf Moor, as they restored some faith after Saturday’s drab goalless draw with Watford.
Relive all the action from Turf Moor below:
GOAL! Burnley 1 - 1 Man Utd (Rodriguez, 47’)⚽️
47 mins: What a start to the second half! Jadon Sancho brings the ball into the Burnley box and lays it off to Bruno Fernandes who loses the ball to a sliding Josh Brownhill. Burnley then burst forward on the counterattack and work the ball up to Wout Weghorst. Harry Maguire tries to tackle him but Weghorst spins away from the tackle and slides the ball into the box for Jay Rodriguez. He brings it towards David De Gea then slides it past the Manchester United goalkeeper to bring Burnley back level! Game on.
Second half: Burnley 0 - 1 Man Utd
Kick off: In recent times Manchester United have tended to drift off in games especially when they’re in front. They looked good in the first half and should improve this scoreline if they keep up those standards.
Burnley restart the game and attack down the left side. Pieters knocks the ball into the box but it’s well defended by Luke Shaw.
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Elsewhere in the Premier League
There are also two other Premier League matches taking place right now. Newcastle are taking on Everton and West Ham hosting Watford. These games kicked off at 7.45pm and have just kicked off the second half.
This is how things stand:
Newcastle 1-1 Everton
West Ham 0-0 Watford
Burnley 0 - 1 Man Utd
Paul Pogba’s opener is the only difference between the teams at Turf Moor.
Half-time: Burnley 0 - 1 Man Utd
45+2 mins: It’s been an exciting first half at Turf Moor. Manchester United found the back of the net of three occasions but only one goal was counted. Raphael Varane’s header was chalked off due to a foul from Harry Maguire. Paul Pogba then scored on his Premier League return before giving away a foul himself to rule out Ben Mee’s own goal.
The visitors have been the better, more dominant team but Burnley have shown a bit of promise and they’re not out of this game just yet. As so often is the case the next goal will be crucial. If Man Utd score it, they should go on to win the game. If it comes for Burnley, all three results are back on the table.
Burnley 0 - 1 Man Utd
45 mins: Two minutes to be added on at the end of the first half. Manchester United in possession on the right side. Fernandes checks inside and is clipped by Pieters on the halfway line. The free kick is taken quickly with United looking to run the clock into the break.
Burnley 0 - 1 Man Utd
42 mins: This is a nice spell from Burnely. They’re operating in and around the Manchester United penalty and getting the home fans excited. It’s fine build-up play but nothing of substance comes from it. The best move sees McNeil slide and pass into the right side of the area for Connor Roberts to collect. He cuts it back into the middle of the box but can’t pick out a teammate and United clear their lines.
Burnley 0 - 1 Man Utd
39 mins: Bruno Fernandes laces the ball up the pitch to send Marcus Rashford sprinting forward on the counterattack. Burnley are quickly back in their defensive shape and Rashford is forced to knock it back to Paul Pogba.
Man Utd pass it around the midfield for a spell before moving the ball over to the left side. Jadon Sancho brings it into the box and shoots but a deflection pushes the ball over to Rashford on the right. He takes a touch and drills another shot at goal but Nick Pope is up to the challenge and keeps it out.
Burnley 0 - 1 Man Utd
36 mins: Burnley have yet to register a shot in this game. They’ve moved the ball into some decent areas but haven’t put David De Gea under pressure. It’s all a bit too easy for Manchester United at the minute.
Diogo Dalot goes on a driving run from the right wing. He brings the ball into the middle of the box and sets up Bruno Fernandes. Fernandes attempts to open up the far bottom corner but can only scuff a shot straight at Nick Pope.
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