United Manager Amorim's initial victory for Man Utd not marked as a significant shift in fortunes
Manchester United Secure a Point Against Burnley in a Dramatic Premier League Encounter
Manchester United's Premier League campaign continued with a rollercoaster ride at Old Trafford, as they secured a point against Burnley in a thrilling encounter.
The Red Devils started the game with a determined approach, eager to make amends after their midweek League Cup defeat to fourth-tier Grimsby. However, their intentions were set back when a penalty was overturned by a VAR review.
The deadlock was broken by Burnley, as Jaidon Anthony levelled the game. Bayindir, United's goalkeeper, could only parry Loum Tchaouna's effort, and the ball found its way back into the goal.
Manchester United retook the lead straight from the kick-off, with Mbeumo scoring his first Premier League goal since a £65 million move from Brentford. But the lead was short-lived, as Burnley equalised on 55 minutes through Lyle Foster.
The game saw United blow a lead twice at Old Trafford, and their frailty from set-pieces and goalkeeping woes continued. Amorim dropped goalkeeper Andre Onana after his role in both Grimsby goals, with Altay Bayindir, Onana's replacement, having another difficult afternoon.
In the final 15 minutes, Amorim introduced £74 million striker Benjamin Sesko in search of a winner. Sesko had two headed chances to secure the victory but missed both.
The drama continued as Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty in stoppage time after a VAR review for a pull on Amad Diallo. The goal secured a point for United and avoided an agonizing defeat for Burnley, leaving them with three points from their opening three games.
Foster was denied a second goal for Burnley by a fine margin for offside against the South African international. The result leaves Manchester United with four points from their opening three Premier League games, and they will be looking to improve their form in the upcoming fixtures.
Amorim cast doubt on his future in the aftermath of losing to League Two opposition, and there is no direct information about the specific "swap candidate" discussed as a solution to their goalkeeper problems before Monday midnight. The search for a stable goalkeeping option continues for Manchester United.
