Manchester United Stumbles at Burnley, Shares Spoils in 2-2 Draw
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Manchester United's hopes of climbing into the Premier League's top four suffered a setback as they were held to a 2-2 draw at struggling Burnley. Despite a Benjamin Sesko double, the Red Devils failed to capitalize on their chances, securing their fifth draw in six games. The decision to part ways with manager Ruben Amorim on Monday seemed to have no immediate impact, as caretaker Darren Fletcher took charge and made an immediate change to a back four. The return of captain Bruno Fernandes from injury also provided a boost, but it was not enough to secure all three points. Burnley, who remain winless since late October, ran United close, with Ayden Heaven's own goal and Jaidon Anthony's impressive strike securing a crucial point for the home team. The draw leaves United in seventh place, two points off fourth-placed Liverpool, while Burnley remain eight points adrift of safety. Sesko's double, which included a clever finish from Fernandes' through ball and an expertly diverted cross, was not enough to seal the win for United. The Slovenian striker's goals brought his tally to four since joining the club for up to £74 million from RB Leipzig. The game was marked by some controversy, including a disputed equalizer being ruled out for a foul on Kyle Walker. Lisandro Martinez's effort was deemed to have come after the Argentine defender had committed a foul on the Burnley defender. The home side also made some crucial goal-line clearances, with Humphries and Esteve preserving Burnley's lead until halftime. In the final half-hour, United threw everything at Burnley, but were unable to find the breakthrough. Anthony's equalizer was a result of a lapse in United's defense, and they were left to rue their missed chances, including a long-range strike from Shea Lacey that crashed off the crossbar.
